Clinton Nyabuto

The Parliamentary Service Commission is one of Kenya's most integral independent institutions, created under Article 127 of the Constitution of Kenya. The commission’s mandate is to ascertain the smooth operation of the Houses of Parliament (The Senate and National Assembly). According to the Act's guidelines, the commission consists of eleven members. But how much do people holding these positions earn? What are the Parliamentary Service Commission staff salary scales for the thirteenth parliament?

Sitting allowances have always been a contentious topic in Kenya, and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is at the centre regarding public service servants. It is more open regarding board members, who have different roles, primarily overseeing the organisations they manage. County Public Service Board members are allowed to receive sitting allowances. And the list goes on. So, what is the sitting allowance for board members in Kenya?

Everyone gets excited for their birthdays as it marks the beginning of a new year. Unfortunately, not all birthdays come during happy times. Some birthdays land on days that you feel downcast or even sick. What happens if your friends’ birthday falls on the day they are sick? Do you skip the day and hope that things will be different in the next year? No, as a good friend, you send birthday wishes for good health and even visit your friend if possible.