In this article, we will tell you how much a Cabinet Secretary in Kenya earns per month.
The president, vice president, and attorney general make up the cabinet, which also includes the cabinet secretaries, with 22 of them appointed recently by president William Ruto. They are among the state officials who work for the National Government’s executive branch.
In Kenya, the president proposes candidates for cabinet secretaries, who are subsequently examined by a parliamentary committee before being confirmed as appointed. According to Kenya’s constitution, their primary responsibility is to lead and oversee ministries. Each of them is answerable to the president, and they regularly submit ministry reports to the parliament. Kenya’s constitution permits up to 22 cabinet secretaries.
Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Compensation and Benefits
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) recently published a gazette notice stating that a cabinet secretary’s (CS) monthly remuneration is Ksh 924,000. The remuneration is broken out below.
Cabinet Secretary Salary And Allowances In Kenya |
|
Basic Salary |
Ksh 554,400 |
House Allowance |
Ksh 200,000 |
Market Adjustment |
Ksh 169,600 |
Total Salary Per Month |
Ksh 924, 000 |
Other Benefits
They are given a government vehicle with a maximum 3000cc engine size for their transportation.
Medical Benefit: A yearly medical insurance plan is offered; it covers one spouse and up to four children who are fully dependent on the state officer and are under the age of 25 as follows: Inpatient: Ksh 10 million Outpatient: Ksh 300,000 Maternity: Ksh 150,000 Dental: Ksh 75,000 Optical: Ksh 75,000.
Car Loan: Up to Ksh 10 million
Mortgage: Up to Ksh 40 million
Airtime: Up to a maximum of Ksh 20,000 per month
Annual Leave Allowance: Ksh 50,000 per annum
