“Kenya Army Personnel Are the Most Lowly Paid Worker”Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity Calls Out Disparities
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In a striking statement that has sent ripples across the nation, Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity has decried the stark salary disparities between Kenya Army personnel and other government employees, including civil servants, police officers, teachers, and Members of Parliament (MPs).
Kinity’s remarks have sparked a debate about the need for urgent reforms to address these imbalances.
Kinity’s statement highlighted the shocking reality that the minimum salary of a Kenya Army cadet stands at Kshs. 7,172, a figure that pales in comparison to the earnings of other public servants.
He pointed out that the minimum salary for a Member of Parliament is a staggering Kshs. 739,600—more than 100 times the pay of an army cadet.
Similarly, the minimum salary for a teacher is Kshs. 22,793, while police officers earn a minimum of Kshs. 21,645, and civil servants receive Kshs. 13,280 .
The disparities, according to Kinity, are not just unfair but are also indicative of a systemic neglect of Kenya Army personnel.
He questioned whether Kenyan leaders believe that the high cost of living does not affect army officers and their families, or if they think that the army lives a life separate from the rest of Kenyans.
“Why is the Kenya Army personnel so neglected in Kenya? Why are they so lowly paid? Do the Kenyan leaders think that the high cost of living in Kenya does not affect the Kenya Army personnel and their families, or do they think the army officers and their families live completely different lives from other Kenyans?” Kinity asked, pointing to the pressing need for change.
Kinity also raised concerns about the exploitation of the discipline and lack of union representation among army personnel, which he believes has made them an easy target for exploitation and underpayment.
He cited corruption and the looting of public funds as major factors contributing to the low salaries of Kenya’s army officers.
“This is only happening because of corruption and the looting of public funds. Kenyan leaders have been taking advantage of the lack of representation of the Kenya Army personnel by a union and the discipline in the army, which silences the army officers from demanding their rights,” he stated.
Kinity’s remarks have prompted discussions on social media and among civil society groups, with many calling for an immediate review of the salaries of Kenya Army personnel.o
For more details on the salary structures of various Kenyan government employees, you can refer to these sources:
https://www.tuko.co.ke/262179-kenya-army-ranks-salaries-kenya-basic-salary-allowances.html),
https://www.tuko.co.ke/264374-job-groups-kenya-their-salaries.html
(https://www.tuko.co.ke/281149-new-tsc-salaries-grading-system-teachers.html)
https://blog.afro.co.ke/member-of-parliament-salary/
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