President to appoint two envoys in one foreign mission under new law
Tuesday July 06 2021
By JOHN MUTUA
Summary
The National Assembly committee on Defence and Foreign Relations has proposed review of the law for hiring of two top diplomats with the senior envoy to be offered the title ambassador extraordinary.
Kenya is currently represented by a single ambassador in each of its missions and the proposed changes will see taxpayers fork out more for salaries, allowances and rent, piling more pressure on the wage bill.
The President will have powers to appoint more than one ambassador to serve a single foreign mission if Parliament adopts changes to a law, piling pressure on the country’s wage bill.
SRC to set envoy perks in new Bill
Monday April 05 2021
SRC chairperson Lyn Mengich gestures during a press briefing on May 15, 2019. PHOTO | FRANCIS NDERITU | NMG
By EDWIN MUTAI
Summary
The SRC will review the allowances and other terms and condition of service of diplomats and staff every three years.
Currently, the Public Service Commission (PSC) sets the remuneration and allowances for diplomats and staff working in missions abroad.
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) will determine and set the perks of Kenya’s foreign diplomats and their staff if MPs approve a new Bill into law.
The SRC will review the allowances and other terms and condition of service of diplomats and staff every three years.