Caleb Amisi writes to NA clerk declining increment of his salary

Saboti member of parliament Caleb Amisi has written to the clerk of the National Assembly declining increment of his salary for the rest of his term in office.

In his official X account, Amisi said his salary should not be revised untill the economic problems facing the country is sorted out. He proposed that the money should instead be directed to Constituency Development Fund (CDF) kitty to support needy children.

The legislator pointed out to the rising cost of living, economic hardships and climate related problems as as a source of suffering to Kenyans, adding that elected representatives should display fiscal responsibility by declining salary hikes.

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“Instead of accepting the salary increment, I propose that the equivalent amount be redirected to bursary program within my constituency. This program will specifically target financially disadvantaged tudents who are in need of educational support,” Amisi’s said in a statement.

“By reallocating these funds, we can directly contribute to the development and empowerment of our future leaders, thereby investing in the long term prosperity of our nation,” he added.

Amisi’s refusal to have his salary increased came as Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) gazetted salary increment for top government officials, a move that received sharp criticism.