The Constitution of Kenya 2010 established several commissions to carry out specific mandates as outlined by law.
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These commissions are led by chairpersons, with their salaries and benefits determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
In a previous article, TUKO.co.ke highlighted the salaries and benefits of members of Executive, national and county government.
Below is a breakdown of their 2023-2024 remuneration, as well as the proposed 2024-2025 pay structure, which faced challenges following widespread protests by Gen Z that shook Kenya earlier this year.
| State officer | Basic Salary | HouseAllowance | CommuterAllowance | Salary MarketAdjustment | Gross Salary |
| Auditor-General | 574,200 | 200,000 | Official | 182,800 | 957,000 |
| Chairperson, Independent Electoral and BoundariesCommission (IEBC) | 574,200 | 200,000 | Official | 182,800 | 957,000 |
| Controller of Budget | 475,511 | 150,000 | Official | 167,008 | 792,519 |
| Vice-Chairperson, IEBC | 475,511 | 150,000 | Official | 167,008 | 792,519 |
| Chairperson, in the following Constitutional Commissions:(i) Kenya National Commission on Human Rights(KNCHR);(ii) National Land Commission (NLC);(iii) Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA);(iv) Public Service Commission (PSC);(v) Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC);(vi) Teachers Service Commission (TSC);(vii) National Police Service Commission (NPSC);(viii) Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ); and(ix) National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) | 475,511 | 150,000 | Official | 167,008 | 792,519 |
| Member, IEBC | 475,511 | 150,000 | Official | 167,008 | 792,519 |
| Director, Public Prosecution | 475,511 | 150,000 | Official | 167,008 | 792,519 |
| Registrar of Political Parties | 404,400 | 100,000 | Official | 169,600 (Gross Salary 674,000) | |
| Vice-Chairperson in the following Constitutional Commissions:KNCHR NLC; CRA; PSC; SRC; TSC; NPSC; CAJ and NGEC | 404,400 | 100,000 | Official | 169,600 | 674,000 |
| Member, in the following Constitutional Commissions:KNCHR; NLC; CRA; PSC; SRC; TSC; NPSC, CAJ and NGEC | 404,400 | 100,000 | 169,600 | 674,000 | |
| Commission Secretary/CEOs, in the following Commissions:Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), CRA; PSC;TSC; IEBC; and NPSC. | 404,400 | 100,000 | Official | 169,600 | 674,000 |
| Commission Secretary/CEO: All other CommissionSecretaries/CEOs designated as State Officers as per Article 260of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 | 391,645 | 100,000 | Official | 161,097 | 652,742 |
| Data Protection Commissioner | 385,275 | 100,000 | Official | 156,850 | 642,125 |
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Proposed monthly remuneration structure for state officers in constitutional commissions and independent offices that was to be implemented in financial year 2024/2025, with effect from 1st July, 2024.
| State Officer | Basic Salary | HouseAllowance | CommuterAllowance | Salary MarketAdjustment | Gross Salary |
| Auditor-General | 594,000 | 200,000 | Official | 196,000 | 990,000 |
| Chairperson, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) | 594,000 | 200,000 | Official | 196,000 | 990,000 |
| Controller of Budget | 491,906 | 150,000 | Official | 177,938 | 819,844 |
| Vice-Chairperson, IEBC | 491,906 | 150,000 | Official | 177,938 | 819,844 |
| Chairperson, in the following Constitutional Commissions:(i) Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR);(ii) National Land Commission (NLC);(iii) Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA);(iv) Public Service Commission (PSC);(v) Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC);(vi) Teachers Service Commission (TSC); and(vii) National Police Service Commission (NPSC)(viii) Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ)(ix) National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC). | 491,906 | 150,000 | Official | 177,938 | 819,844 |
| Member, IEBC | 491,906 | 150,000 | Official | 177,938 | 819,844 |
| Director, Public Prosecution | 491,906 | 150,000 | Official | 177,938 | 819,844 |
| Registrar of Political Parties | 419,160 | 100,000 | Official | 179,440 | 698,600 |
| Vice-Chairperson in the following Constitutional Commissions:KNCHR NLC; CRA; PSC; SRC; TSC; and NPSC; CAJ andNGEC | 419,160 | 100,000 | Official | 179,440 | 698,600 |
| Member, in the following Constitutional Commissions: KNCHR;NLC; CRA; PSC; SRC; TSC; and NPSC | 419,160 | 100,000 | Official | 179,440 | 698,600 |
| Commission Secretary/CEOs, in the following Commissions:Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), CRA; PSC;TSC; IEBC; and NPSC. | 419,160 | 100,000 | Official | 179,440 | 698,600 |
| Commission Secretary/CEO: All other CommissionSecretaries/CEOs designated as State Officers as per Article 260of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 | 410,540 | 100,000 | Official | 173,693 | 684,233 |
| Data Protection Commissioner | 404,940 | 100,000 | Official | 169,960 | 674,900 |
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Co-opted members of full-time Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices will receive a sitting allowance of KSh 40,000 per sitting, capped at KSh 320,000 per month.
Benefits for state officers in full-time constitutional commissions and independent offices
(a) Official Transport:
State officers will be provided with an official car with an engine capacity not exceeding 3000cc.
(b) Medical Benefit:
An annual medical cover will be provided for the state officer, one spouse, and up to four fully dependent children under 25 years, with the following limits:
- Inpatient: KSh 10 million
- Outpatient: KSh 300,000
- Maternity: KSh 150,000
- Dental: KSh 75,000
- Optical: KSh 75,000
Mortgage and car loan
| State Officer | Car Loan | Mortgage |
| Auditor-GeneralChairperson, IEBC | Up to KSh 10m | Up to KSh 40m |
| Chairpersons, Constitutional CommissionsDirector Public ProsecutionController of Budget | Up to KSh 8m | Up to KSh 35m |
| Vice-Chairperson, Constitutional CommissionsCommission Member, Constitutional CommissionsRegistrar of Political PartiesCommission Secretary/CEO of Constitutional Commissions designated asState Officers, as per Article 260 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 | Up to KSh 6m | Up to KSh 30m |
| Data Protection Commissioner | Up to KSh 5m | Up to KSh 25m |
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The applicable interest rate for loans is 3% per annum. The loan duration is up to 20 years for mortgages and 5 years for car loans.
Special Responsibility Allowance
The Vice-Chairperson of full-time constitutional commissions will receive KSh 25,000 per month for additional responsibilities.
Daily Subsistence Allowance
Paid for local and foreign travels at SRC-determined rates.
Airtime Allowance
- Up to KSh 20,000 per month: Auditor-General, chairperson, controller of budget, director of public prosecution.
- Up to KSh 15,000 per month: Vice-chairperson, members, registrar of political parties, data protection commissioner, commission secretary/CEO.
Monthly Remuneration/retainer for EACC state officers:
- Chairperson – KSh. 365,000
- Vice-Chairperson – KSh. 310,000
- Member – KSh 290,000
Benefits for EACC officials
Sitting Allowance:
- Chairperson: KSh. 50,000 per sitting (limited at KSh. 765,188 per month)
- Vice-Chairperson: KSh. 45,000 per sitting (limited at KSh. 650,000 per month)
- Member: KSh. 40,000 per sitting (capped at KSh. 610,000 per month)
- Official Transport: Chairperson is provided with a car (engine capacity ≤ 3000cc)
- Commuter Allowance: Vice-Chairperson and member: KSh. 30,000 per month
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Medical cover for commissioners, vice chairs and members:
- Inpatient: KSh. 10 million
- Outpatient: KSh. 300,000
- Maternity: KSh. 150,000
- Dental: KSh. 75,000
- Optical: KSh. 75,000
Car loan and mortgage:
- Chairperson: Car loan up to KSh. 8 million, mortgage up to KSh. 35 million
- Vice-Chairperson and Member: Car loan up to KSh. 6 million, mortgage up to KSh. 30 million (3% interest)
Airtime
The chairperson is given KSh. 20,000 per month
Parliamentary Service Commission
Member (Non-MP): Benefits given to them before July 2024
- Basic Salary: KSh. 404,400
- House Allowance: KSh. 100,000
- Commuter Allowance: Official
- Salary Market Adjustment: KSh. 169,600
- Gross Salary: KSh. 674,000
Proposed benefits post from July 2024
Member (Non-MP):
- Basic Salary: KSh. 419,160
- House Allowance: KSh. 100,000
- Commuter Allowance: Official
- Salary Market Adjustment: KSh. 179,440
- Gross Salary: KSh. 698,600
Other Benefits:
Sitting Allowance
- Chairperson: KSh. 50,000 per sitting (but capped at KSh. 765,188 per month).
- Vice-Chairperson (MP) and Member (MP): KSh. 45,000 and KSh. 40,000 per sitting (limited at. KSh. 650,000 and KSh. 610,000/month).
- Official Transport: Provided with a car (engine capacity ≤3000cc).
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Medical insurance
- Inpatient: KSh 10 million
- Outpatient: KSh 300,000
- Maternity: KSh 150,000
- Dental: KSh 100,000
- Optical: KSh 100,000
Car loan and mortgage
- Car Loan: Up to KSh 6 million
- Mortgage: Up to KSh 30 million
- Interest: 3% per annum.
Airtime
- KSh 15,000 per month.
Annual leave allowance
- Is KSh. 50,000 per year.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
