This archive report was first published on 24 July 2019.
On July 24, 2019, the National Assembly launched an inquiry into salary disparities among State and public officers.
Speaker Justin Muturi directed the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to furnish the House with details of remuneration and benefits enjoyed by various cadres of officers within 14 days.
The inquiry follows a protracted battle between SRC and MPs, with the commission opposing what it deems an attempt by the legislators to award themselves illegal allowances.
Among the issues the MPs want the SRC to respond to is the criteria used to set and review remuneration, allowances, and benefits for all public servants.
MPs are demanding information on remuneration, allowances, and benefits such as mortgages and car loans set and approved by the Commission for all categories of State and public officers in the country.
They are also seeking a breakdown of remuneration, allowances, and benefits set and approved by the Commission for chief administration secretaries, board members, and chief executive officers of State corporations and parastatals.
The development follows a question by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma on the floor of the House, who wanted a written response from SRC to Parliament so that Kenyans can know the truth.
