President William Ruto has given his assurance to police officers that they are set to receive a salary increase at the end of this month.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
He was speaking after presiding over the swearing-in ceremony for Kenya Prisons Service Commissioner General Patrick Mwiti Arandu at State House, Nairobi on Wednesday, July 24. Arandu succeeds Brigadier (Rtd) John Warioba, who is set to retire.
In his address, President Ruto emphasised the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promise to enhance the salaries of the police and prison officers. This comes despite the dire status of the government coffers facing a significant strain.
“As a commitment that I made to our men in uniform, from this month, we will be living up to our commitment to enhance the salaries of our policemen and our prison officers,” Ruto declared.
Ruto’s promise is in adherence to a 2023 promiseto increase the salaries of officers in the National Police Service (NPS), National Youth Service (NYS), and Kenya Prisons Service by 40 per cent over the next three years.
This promise came on the back of recommendations from a task force on police reforms, led by former Chief Justice David Maraga.
Following this, the Head of State explained that the security officers would receive the first instalment of the proposed salary increase.
A long-serving constable who used to earn Ksh38,975 per month will now receive Ksh40,354 with the new pay raise, while a newly promoted corporal will earn Ksh27,879, compared to the current Ksh26,500.
A recently promoted sergeant will see their salary increase from Ksh36,450 to Ksh38,829, and a long-serving sergeant will now get Ksh55,049 instead of Ksh53,570.
A recently promoted senior sergeant will see an increase of Ksh1,379, bringing their new monthly salary to Ksh41,649. Meanwhile, a senior officer in the same rank will earn Ksh60,449, up from Ksh58,820.
A senior Inspector of Police will receive an additional Ksh1,629, making their new salary Ksh64,379, while the lowest in the same rank will get Ksh44,369, up from Ksh42,940.
A chief inspector’s salary has been raised to Ksh71,789 from Ksh68,720, and junior officers in this rank will now earn Ksh49,769, up from Ksh47,290.
Those holding the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police will earn Ksh218,269, while a Commissioner of Police, a position held by county police commanders, will receive Ksh156,229, with the lowest in this rank getting Ksh106,929.
The salary for a Senior Assistant Inspector General, the third highest rank in the service, has been increased by nearly Ksh10,000, resulting in a new basic salary of Ksh298,529, up from Ksh289,090. New entrants in this rank will earn Ksh200,889, up from Ksh189,640.
Ruto acknowledged that the salary increase is crucial for restoring integrity, efficiency, and accountability within the security forces, adding that the morale boost from the salary hike would significantly enhance security across the country.
The task force highlighted that many officers, poorly paid and struggling with mental health issues, have even turned to crime, with some even going to extremes such as taking their own lives.
“The review of the terms and conditions of service for our men and women in uniform will enhance their morale and transform our security. It will increase our capacity to protect Kenyans,” Ruto stated.
He also assured that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) would soon make the necessary adjustments to implement the decision…CONTINUE READING>>
