80% Salary Cut for The President and His Vise

The president gave a directive that all Ministries and Departments shall cause the payment of at least of Sh 3 billion of the verified pending bills, within three weeks.

Similarly, and to improve liquidity in the economy and ensure businesses remain afloat by enhancing their cash flows, the private sector is also encouraged to clear all outstanding payments among themselves; within three weeks from the date hereof

That Ksh. 1.0 billion from the Universal Health Coverage kitty, be immediately appropriated strictly towards the recruitment of additional health workers to support in the management of the spread of Covid-19.

In that regard, the president  directed the Ministry of Health, the County Governments and the Public Service Commission to expedite the recruitment process.

In sharing the burden occasioned by the present global health pandemic, over the duration of the global crisis and commencing immediately, my Administration has offered a voluntary reduction in the salaries of the senior ranks of the National Executive, as follows:

• The President and Deputy President – 80 percent;
• Cabinet Secretaries – 30 percent;
• Chief Administrative Secretaries – 30 percent;
• Principal Secretaries – 20 percent

the president called  on the other arms of Government and tiers of Government to join in this national endeavor, by making similar voluntary reductions; which will free-up monies to combat this pandemic.

Further to the guidelines issued encouraging State Agencies to establish and implement frameworks for staff to work from home.

I hereby order and direct that all State and Public Officers with pre-existing medical conditions and/or aged 58 years and above, serving in Job Group S and below or their equivalents, take leave or forthwith work from home,

excluding personnel in the security sector and other essential services as outlined in the circular issued to the Public Service on 16th March, 2020.

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