The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has suspended plans to increase salaries for State officers, citing economic realities and budget constraints.
In a statement issued on Wednesday,July 3, by SRC Chairperson Lyn Mengich who said the decision was meant to ensure fiscal sustainability.
“Therefore, in consultation with the National Treasury, SRC hereby freezes the upward review of salaries for all State officers, and will review the advice for all other public officers, taking into account the current realities of the economy and a reduced budget to ensure affordability and fiscal sustainability of the wage bill,” said Mengich.
“The SRC remains committed to managing public expenditure, especially concerning wages, as this decision aligns with our mandate to uphold affordability and fiscal responsibility.”
The state officers were scheduled to receive salary and benefit increments as from July 1,2024, according to a Gazette Notice dated August 9, 2023 from the SRC.
In the review, Cabinet Secretaries and Members of Parliament and Judges are among state officials who were set to highly benefit.
Mengich’s statement comes after President William Ruto directed the National Treasury to review the Aught 9 notice by the commission recommending salary and benefit increments
