I have noted with concern the acrimonious exchanges between the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and Parliament. While acknowledging the independence of our Parliament, the Constitution explicitly mandates the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to set and review the salaries of all state officers.

It is the expectation of the people of Kenya that independent constitutional institutions including Parliament must respect the institutional arrangements and division of mandates in our Constitution.

This continuing paralysis is not in the national interest and it is imperative that this matter be brought to an appropriate and sustainable conclusion within the law.

I therefore urge Parliament to engage the Salaries and Remuneration Commission in a constructive manner with a view to resolving this matter.

For the avoidance of doubt, all state officers in the Executive will continue to abide by the determination of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

The worst they can do is refuse to approve the budget, but this being where their salary comes from and knowing their greed this is highly unlikely.

Don't I just luv my constitution, finally this mpigs have been boxed into a corner.

Have you realized the lawyer mpigs are quiet, they ought to be the ones shouting the laudest on how SRC have violated the law, wanajua nikubaya imagine akina Jakoyo are the ones shouting the most...