Caption: President Uhuru in a past event
President Uhuru has gone ahead to support the salary cuts by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) on Monday.
During his live address to the nation, the president shared how he believed that the suggestions presented in the report would help in safeguarding the exploitation of the country in how it utilizes public funds.
"I call upon Kenyans to support SRC's recommendation as this will help tame wage bill because the recommendations also provide a clear and transparent guideline to test fair pay and non-exorbitant pay," he said as reported by The Star.
The president praised the work put in by the SRC and said the plan will help instill equality regarding the division of public and state offices.
"Leadership is about servitude and not a business and I call upon all public servants and state officers to support the SRC recommendations," The President said as reported by The Star.
Uhuru also guaranteed Jubilee’s backing to ensure equality for the countries public servants.
During a meeting on Monday the commission agreed to a salary cut for state officers, this is inclusive of the Cabinet Secretaries, MPs, Deputy President and President.
The winner of the 2017 Presidential election will receive a monthly salary of Sh1,443,750, down from Sh1,650,000.
The Deputy President will receive Sh1,227,188, down from Sh1,402,500 while Governors will earn Sh924,000, not Sh1,056,000.