Ali Abdullahi Surraw has been sworn in as the new Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. The ceremony was presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who emphasized the importance of balancing fair remuneration with fiscal responsibility.

• Ali Abdullahi Surraw's appointment follows his nomination approval by the National Assembly in December 2023 after successful vetting on December 4, 2023.
• The Chief Justice, Martha Koome, urged the SRC to continue striking a careful balance between the expectations of public officers for fair pay and the constitutional imperative of fiscal responsibility.
• Prior to this role, Surraw served as an Assistant Registrar of Political Parties, overseeing Regulation, Compliance, and Capacity Building.