Kanze Dena is set to be the new State House Deputy Spokesperson after she was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
It took many by surprise after the news anchor officially quit Citizen TV following the appointment.
Residents in Garissa have been left speechless after learning what the former news anchor will be earning in her new job at State House.
Reports indicate that Kanze Dena will now be taking home approximately Sh800,000 monthly.
On top of her basic pay, she will be entitled to house allowance (or a house), security, medical cover and other attractive benefits.
She will take leadership of digital messaging, research, branding and press. She has also been tasked with putting focus on President Uhuru’s brand positioning, messaging and media relations with respect to getting to the Big-Four agenda.
Here’s what Garissa residents had to say about Kanze Dena’s new salary:
“That is a lot of money, she is very lucky and blessed. I wish her all the best in her career and I hope the money and position won’t get in her head,” said Yusuf Abudulrizak.
“She deserves everything coming her way because she is a hard worker. She is a great journalist and we will miss her on our screens,” said Abdullahi Dakane.
“With that money, comes expensive things like handbags, shoes and dress which we will soon see on her social media accounts. If I was in her shoes, the dresses I would be buying....,” said Yasmin Harji.
“I hope she will be spending her salary wisely and investing it. These days money comes and goes like that,” said Ibrahim Hussein.