The basic and gross salaries of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya are getting more pleasant with six-figure allowances on the pay slip. We look at how much these senior government officials take home every month.
The constitution of 2010 provides for the nomination of between 14 and 22 Cabinet Ministers. Those appointed must also endure a competitive vetting process before serving Kenyans.
Salaries of Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya
How much does a CS earn? Cabinet Ministers in Kenya earn a monthly salary of Ksh. 924,000 inclusive of hefty allowances. The basic salary is slightly above half a million in value.
That is to say, cabinet ministers in the regime of William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua take home about 25 million.
Other benefits accrued to Cabinet Secretaries are official state cars with a maximum engine capacity of 3000cc, a monthly airtime benefit of up to Ksh. 20,000, and full medical cover.
On top of that, the Inspector General of Police is expected to provide a security team for all the Cabinet Ministers.
Even better, all members of the cabinet stand to benefit from a one-time Ksh.10 million car loan and a Ksh. 40 million mortgages. The amount is in a close range of what Governors pocket ever month.
Former Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is now Interior CS even as Prof Kithure Kindiki succeeded the impeached Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.
The gross salaries of Cabinet Ministers in Kenya stand at Ksh. 924,000. The amount does not include special sitting allowances, grants, and steady income from multi-million empires.
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