Talk with protesting ward reps to end work boycott

Lyn Mengich, the chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The ongoing standoff between the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC ) and MCAs has paralysed operations in almost 20 county assemblies. Operations have been suspended for two weeks now. This standoff calls for urgent attention.

As that the National Treasury has allocated Sh385 billion to the 47 counties for devolved functions, taxpayers expect prompt services from the devolved units.