Ruto, Gachagua, CSs, and MPs to get 14 percent pay rise in new SRC proposal
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President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, could earn Ksh4.5 million more over the next two years, according to a proposal by SRC
President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, could earn Ksh4.5 million more over the next two years, according to a proposal by SRC.
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has proposed a review that would give state officers, such as the President, the Deputy President, Cabinet Secretaries, and MPs, a 14 percent pay increase on average over the next two years starting next month in order to protect them from the rising cost of living.
If approved, the government workers will experience a major reduction in the effects of the chronically high inflation that has reduced their incomes while driving up the price of everyday goods.
In contrast, salaried workers, who work part-time, or are employed in the informal economy will continue to struggle in a harsh inflationary environment.
President William Ruto’s monthly gross remuneration package will rise by 7.1 percent from July 2023 to Sh1,546,875 from Sh1,443,750 currently before a further 6.7 percent jump to Sh1,650,000 from July 2024.
On his part, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s monthly compensation will rise to Sh1,367,438 from Sh1,227,188 at present from July 1 before hitting Sh1,402,500, representing a cumulative 14.3 percent jump in his remuneration package over the two years.
The remuneration of Cabinet Secretaries goes up by a similar margin, rising to Sh1,056,000 per month from July 1, 2024, from Sh924,000 at present.
Members of Parliament, including senators, will meanwhile earn Sh741,003 and Sh769,201 in the two upcoming financial years respectively from Sh710,000 currently, representing a cumulative 8.3 percent wage increase in the period.
The revised remuneration package to MPs and senators nevertheless excludes committee sitting allowances which are capped at Sh120,000 per month.
In the counties, governors will receive a comparable rise in compensation to the President, meaning they will earn Sh1,056,000 by July 2024 from the current monthly gross pay of Sh924,000.
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Members of the County Assembly will meanwhile earn Sh164,588 in a little over a year’s time from Sh144,375 at present as the SRC recommends a 14 percent increase in their monthly remuneration.
Other State officers set to enjoy a pay raise are principal secretaries, the Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice, the Auditor-General, judges, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Inspector-General of Police, and the chairpersons of key commissions such as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
The draft changes to the compensation of state officers, which were announced on Thursday by the SRC, also cover allowances and benefits for the State officers such as car loans and mortgage benefits, pension, and medical and hospital insurance.
The SRC has invited public comments on the proposed remuneration packages before issuing a gazette notice which would bring to effect the new salaries to State officers.
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