January 2 2024: When he received the final report last November, President William Ruto directed the Salaries Remuneration Commission to embark on measures to make the necessary adjustments for the same.
Ruto stated that the salary increase as well as other proposed reforms would deal with the problems identified by the task force – underfunding, deficient leadership, structural and organisational weakness and corruption.
President Ruto expressed that the review of the terms and conditions of service for our men and women in uniform will enhance their morale and transform our security. It will increase our capacity to protect Kenyans, their belonging, their freedom and their interests in the appropriate environment for investments and enterprises to grow and thrive.