Ugunja MP and Public Accounts Committee chairman Opiyo Wandayi has slammed the Salaries and Remuneration Commission for opposing additional allowances to health workers. The commission last week wrote a letter to the Council of Governors warning them against paying additional allowances to health personnel fighting Covid 19. Some governors have announced additional packages for their health workers to motivate them as they fight to save Kenyans suffering from the disease. Last week, Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua said all health workers will get allowances ranging from Sh5,000 to as much as Sh20,000 depending on qualifications. He lauded county governments that have taken the initiative to motivate the health workers by way of enhanced allowances or remuneration.

Source: The Star April 12, 2020 16:18 UTC