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Opposition, Kenya Kwanza senator ask lawmakers to reject pay rise

National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi together with Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka. [File, Standard]

Azimio la Umoja Coalition has rejected the proposed salary increments for lawmakers announced by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), which took effect on July 1.

The coalition on Wednesday, July 3, instead proposed re-allocating the additional funds to other public sectors, including the employment of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers.

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