Circular on Review and Advice on Allowances in The Public Service

Abstract

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is established under Article 230 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, to set and regularly review the remuneration and benefits of all State officers, and advise the national and county governments on the remuneration and benefits of all other public officers. In undertaking its mandate, SRC is guided by principles set out in Article 230(5) of the Constitution, and Section 12 of SRC Act, 2011. Pursuant to this mandate, and in line with the aforesaid principles, SRC is undertaking a review of allowances in the public service. The review and advice therefrom is expected to result in equity and transparency in the management of allowances, and guide the government in management of the wage bill. The review of allowances is being undertaken in phases, with the first phase completed last year and the second phase starting with the review of; Retreat Allowance, Sitting Allowance for Institutional Committees, Taskforce Allowance, and Daily Subsistence Allowance (Local and Foreign Travel) for public officers.