Former police spokesperson Charles Owino has stepped into one of the most prominent public communication roles in the country.
Following his appointment by President William Ruto, many are asking: what does the position pay?
Data from the Public Service Commission (PSC) outlines a clear picture of the compensation package for Job Group U, the cadre under which the Government Spokesman serves. The post offers a substantial blend of basic pay and fixed monthly perks.
The role comes with a broad financial structure that balances direct salary with specific allowances designed for high-level public service officials.
Basic monthly salary: Ranging between **Ksh 292,765** and Ksh 576,120, depending on placement and experience within the job grade.
Monthly allowances, House allowance totalling to Ksh 100,000, Entertainment allowance of upto Ksh 100,000, Extrenous allowance of up to Ksh 100,000 and Domestic servants allowance of upto Ksh 100,000
When combining the fixed allowances of Ksh 400,000 with the basic salary, the total monthly gross pay figures stand out clearly: Minimum entry level is Ksh 292,765 to Ksh 400,000 to Ksh 692,765.
Maximum bracket now stands at Ksh 576,120 to Ksh 400,000 or Ksh 976,120.
Beyond direct financial pay, the offer includes standard civil service benefits such as comprehensive medical cover, leave allowances and 30 working days of annual leave per financial year.
With a total gross monthly package running between roughly Ksh 692,000 and Ksh 976,000, the role places the former top cop in a strategic executive bracket within public service.
As he steps back into the national spotlight, the public focus will naturally shift from the perks of the office to how effectively he communicates the government’s agenda.