Revealed: Salaries of Kenya’s Top Government Officials
Kenya’s top government officials continue to earn hefty salaries, with the latest figures revealing the pay structure for key officeholders. These salaries, funded by taxpayers, reflect the financial weight of governance in the country.
🔹 President:Sh1.4 million
🔹 Deputy President: Sh1.2 million
🔹 Speaker (National Assembly & Senate): Sh1.18 million
🔹 Prime Cabinet Secretary: Sh957,000
🔹 Cabinet Secretaries: Sh957,000
🔹 Attorney General: Sh957,000
🔹 County Governors: Sh957,000
🔹 Auditor General: Sh957,000
🔹 IEBC Chairperson: Sh957,000
🔹 Deputy Speaker: Sh948,200
🔹 Majority & Minority Leaders: Sh784,700
🔹 Principal Secretaries: Sh792,000
🔹 Inspector General of Police: Sh792,000
🔹 NIS Director General: Sh792,000
🔹 Controller of Budget (CoB): Sh792,500
🔹 Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP): Sh792,500
🔹 Members of Parliament (MPs): Sh725,500
🔹 Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI): Sh652,742
Kenya’s top government officials continue to earn hefty salaries, with the latest figures revealing the pay structure for key officeholders. These salaries, funded by taxpayers, reflect the financial weight of governance in the country.
🔹 President:Sh1.4 million
🔹 Deputy President: Sh1.2 million
🔹 Speaker (National Assembly & Senate): Sh1.18 million
🔹 Prime Cabinet Secretary: Sh957,000
🔹 Cabinet Secretaries: Sh957,000
🔹 Attorney General: Sh957,000
🔹 County Governors: Sh957,000
🔹 Auditor General: Sh957,000
🔹 IEBC Chairperson: Sh957,000
🔹 Deputy Speaker: Sh948,200
🔹 Majority & Minority Leaders: Sh784,700
🔹 Principal Secretaries: Sh792,000
🔹 Inspector General of Police: Sh792,000
🔹 NIS Director General: Sh792,000
🔹 Controller of Budget (CoB): Sh792,500
🔹 Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP): Sh792,500
🔹 Members of Parliament (MPs): Sh725,500
🔹 Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI): Sh652,742
Public Debate on Salaries
The salaries of public officials have long been a subject of debate, especially in a country where the cost of living remains a significant concern for citizens. Many Kenyans question whether these salaries reflect the quality of service delivery and if they are sustainable, given the country's economic challenges.
While these salaries are set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), calls for salary reductions and better accountability persist. The question remains: should these salaries be reviewed to align with the country's economic realities?
Your Thoughts?
Do you think top government officials in Kenya are overpaid? Please feel free to share your opinions in the comments.