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County Speakers, SRC clash over Sh347m car benefits demand
Motor vehicles at a car yard in Mombasa. County Assembly Speakers have sued the Salaries and Remuneration Commission over alleged discrimination in provision of the car grants to elected leaders.
Photo credit: File | Wachira Mwangi | Nation Media Group
County Assembly Speakers have demanded Sh347 million annually for car grants and vehicle maintenance, triggering a dispute with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) that has now escalated to court for determination.
The 47 Speakers want the High Court to compel the SRC to give them Sh5 million each for car grants, a proposal that if granted would cost taxpayers Sh235 million.
