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July 18, 2025
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Senator Proposes Additional Allowances for Civil Servants

Senator Proposes Additional Allowances for Civil Servants

The senator was speaking during a Senate session on Thursday...

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Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed an increase in hardship allowances for all civil servants, opposing a government plan to eliminate these allowances for teachers. He argues that enhanced compensation is essential to ensure effective service delivery in marginalised areas.

  • Ksh6 billion could be saved if hardship allowances are scrapped, according to a report by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
  • The senator emphasizes that hardship allowances are necessary for officials working in remote regions like Garissa and Banisa.
  • Cherargei insists that the designation of hardship areas should be expanded, including regions in Nandi County.

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