The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has announced a freeze on salary reviews for all public officers for the 2024/25 financial year, citing emerging fiscal constraints and budget cuts following the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024.
In a statement to media houses, the SRC explained the rationale behind the decision, emphasizing the lack of allocated budget for the implementation of advised remuneration and benefits for public officers, which were initially scheduled to take effect in July 2024.
“The Salaries and Remuneration Commission has deferred the implementation of the salary review for all other public officers in the financial year 2024/2025 until further notice, contingent upon the availability of funding,” the statement read.
The decision, made in close consultation with the National Treasury, aims to ensure the fiscal sustainability of the public compensation bill, aligning with the principles outlined in Article 230(5) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Despite the freeze, the SRC assured that annual salary notch adjustments within existing salary structures will continue to be applied, provided they fall within the allocated budget. However, no additional funding will be available for the implementation of job evaluation results in the financial year 2024/2025.
Public service institutions with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) impacted by the deferred salary review are advised to engage with their respective trade unions to address the situation.
“SRC will continue to monitor the situation and consider a review subject to the availability of funding, as shall be advised accordingly by the National Treasury,” the commission added.
On July 3, 2024, SRC, in consultation with the National Treasury, froze the upward salary review of all State officers for the 2024/25 financial year. This decision was made in consideration of the current economic realities, including a reduced budget and existing contractual commitments, to ensure the affordability and fiscal sustainability of the public wage bill.
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