New SRC chairperson, six commissioners take office
National
By
James Wanzala
| Jan 21, 2025
Newly appointed Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony and six commissioners, have assumed office.
Speaking after being sworn in, Mr Chepkwony reaffirmed SRC’s commitment to fostering fair and sustainable wage policies that align with Kenya’s economic realities, while ensuring public service efficiency and enhanced stakeholder collaboration and mutual cooperation.
The new commissioners are Maj-Gen (Rtd) Martin Ong’onyi, Mohamed Aden Abdi, Jane Njage, Dr Gilda Odera, Dr Geoffrey Omondi and Leonid Ashindu.
They took office following the end of the tenure of the Lyn Mengich-led commission in September 2024.
READ MORE
Born to roam: Nissan X-Trail T30 turns 25
Coffee farmers reject Ruto's new proposals on payment
Kenya's first maritime museum takes shape
NSE recovery ups pension assets under management to Sh2.3tr
Embracing digital trade solutions key to spur trade, EU envoys say
Jubilee Health Insurance doubles net profit to Sh910 million
Arab Bank for economic development in Africa names new president
ITU regional forum to track progress made in Africa's ICT sector
CBK rejects Trump currency manipulation claims amid Sh12.9b tariffs hit
The new commissioners were sworn in on January 20, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya, in the presence of the Chief Justice Martha Koome.
Their appointments were officially announced on January 16, 2025 through Gazette Notice Vol. CXXVII—No. 10.
The new SRC chairperson and six commissioners will serve for a six-year term. They will oversee the implementation of SRC’s mandate of setting and regularly reviewing the remuneration and benefits of all State officers.
Other roles include advising the national and county governments on the remuneration and benefits of public officers.