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Ruto’s Ministers, Speakers and MPs to get pay rise in July

Ruto’s Ministers, Speakers and MPs to get pay rise in July. Moses Wetangula, the speaker of the National Assembly, and Amason Kingi, the speaker of the Senate. Are among the executives that expect to see a rise in their gross salary to KSh 1,208,362 this month from KSh 1,185,327. According to a gazette notice. Additionally, Gladys Boss Shollei, the deputy speaker of the National Assembly, and Kathuri Murungi, the deputy speaker of the Senate. This are also benefit from the pay increase, with their gross salary set to increase to KSh 966,690 from KSh 948,261.

Opiyo Wandayi, the leader of the minority in the National Assembly, and Kimani Ichung’wah.Further more, the head of the majority, each receive KSh 800,019. However, the salary of Members of Parliament raised to KSh 739,600. “Monthly remuneration structure for state officers in the Senate and National Assembly to be implemented in the financial year 2024/2025. All these with effect from July 1, 2024,” said the announcement.

 

 

 

 

 

This comes after the protest for the finance bill rejection. Despites the president claiming there will be a cut cost. That to fit the in the current budget. In order to reduce the budget, President William Ruto ordered his administration to implement a number of austerity measures. Contrary to his promises, it is ironic to the gazette notice by the salaries and renumeration commission.

Starting with the Office of the President, Ruto stated that the measures will aid in cutting back on government spending.

This happened when he asked MPs to remove every clause from the Finance Bill 2024 and returned it to the National Assembly.

Kenyans reaction on the pay increase

The new high salaries have caused an uproar, given that many Kenyans struggle to make ends meet.Ruto’s Ministers, Speakers and MPs to get pay rise in July has raised Enraged youths are organizing peaceful street rallies, accusing elected officials of perpetuating corruption and embezzling public funds. Most people from there social media accounts Read also…

 

 

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