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SRC halts new salary hikes, cites harsh economic realities

Salaries and Remuneration Commission Chairperson Lyn Mengich.[Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has suspended plans to increase salaries for State officers, citing economic realities and budget constraints.

SRC Chairperson Lyn Mengich, in a statement on Wednesday, July 3, said the decision was meant to ensure fiscal sustainability.

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