Kenyan President William Ruto has announced a pay raise for police, prison officers, and other security staff. This news is welcome to many who have asked for better pay and work conditions.
President Ruto made the announcement at State House, Nairobi, during the swearing-in of new Prisons Service Commissioner General Patrick Mwiti Arandu. He said the pay increase would start this month, a promise made earlier this year.
The raise follows advice from a team led by former Chief Justice David Maraga. They suggested a 40% pay increase over three years for police and prison officers. This aims to fix problems like low funding, poor work conditions, and corruption in security services.
Earlier this month, prison wardens held peaceful protests asking for the promised pay raise. The government’s decision to increase salaries is expected to improve morale among security staff, leading to better service across the country.
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Members of the National Youth Service (NYS) will also get a pay raise. This broad approach aims to improve life for all security staff, helping them better keep law and order.
The pay increase is part of wider changes to improve security officers’ work and living conditions. The government hopes these changes will create a more effective and motivated security force.
This pay raise shows the government’s commitment to addressing long-standing issues in the security sector. It may lead to improved services and reduced corruption, benefiting both security staff and the public they serve.