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Kenya Halts Pay Rises for State Officials Amid Public Pressure

  • SRC freezes pay increases for MPs, Cabinet Secretaries, and governors
  • Move follows public outcry and consultations with the National Treasury

 

Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has halted pay rises that were set to take effect on July 1 for State officials, including Members of Parliament, Cabinet Secretaries, and governors. This decision comes amid public pressure for the government to control recurrent spending.

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