State officers in top government positions are set to get salary increments following a review by the Salary and Remuneration Commission. In the document seen by The Star, President William Ruto's salary is set to increase from the current Sh1,443,750 to Sh1,546,875. Other top officials in the Police Service set to benefit are the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, and The Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations who will receive a Sh62,983 pay rise. The increments slated to occur in two phases will see the state officers get a cumulative salary increment of 14% over a 2-year period. If approved, the new increments are set to take effect from July 1.

Source: The Star June 30, 2023 11:01 UTC