The Chairperson and Members of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) have appointed Dr. Gilda Odera as the Vice Chairperson of the Commission.
In a press statement sent to newsrooms, SRC said the appointment was done in Pursuant to Article 250 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Prior to her current role, Dr. Odera served as the first female National President of the Federation of Kenya Employers.
“We congratulate Dr. Odera on her appointment and wish her success as she undertakes her roles,” stated SRC.
Dr. Odera, who is the nominee representing the Federation of Kenya Employers, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Nairobi, a Master of Arts Degree in Leading Innovation and Change from the University of York St. John in the United Kingdom, and a PhD in Public Policy and Administration, specialising in Leadership and Management.
The newly appointed Vice Chairperson also has cumulative work experience of more than 30 years serving in senior management as a chief executive and a board director.
In January 21, Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in of Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) appointees.
The event saw Mary Wanjira Kimonye sworn in as the Vice Chairperson of the PSC and seven others, including Harun Maalim Hassan, Mwanamaka Amani Mabruki, Francis Major, Dr. Irene Cherotich Asienga, Boya Molu, Joan Andisi Machayo, and Francis Otieno Owino, as board members.
Sammy Chepkwony took an oath as the new SRC Chairperson and was joined by new board members, including Jane Gatakaa Njagi, Major General (Rtd) Martin Kizito Ong’onyi, Mohammed Aden Abdi, Geophrey Apolo Omondi, Dr. Gilda Odera, and Leonid Ashindu.
CJ Koome emphasized the importance of collaboration among state organs to effectively serve the public interest.
"The members of the public we serve do not care where the ball drops. All they want is distinguished service," she said, highlighting the need for efficiency and integrity in public service delivery.
She congratulated the newly appointed officials and reminded them of the substantial responsibilities they now bear.
Koome reiterated that the PSC and SRC were not only vital institutions but also cornerstones in ensuring equitable, transparent, and sustainable public management.
She noted that these commissions were essential in achieving Kenya’s broader aspirations for a public service that was centred around the needs and welfare of its citizens.
“These commissions are crucial for realising the vision of a well-functioning public service,” she stated, highlighting the important role they would play in shaping the future of governance in Kenya.