Amount of Money Mosiria Was Earning as a Chief Officer in Nairobi Emerges After Dismissal

The dismissal of Geoffrey Mosiria has drawn attention to the salary and benefits attached to his former position as a chief officer in the Nairobi County Government, with estimates putting his monthly earnings at approximately Sh470,000.

However, the figure remains unverified, and no official breakdown of Mosiria’s actual salary has been provided in the information available for this report.

Figures cited for chief officers in Job Group S place the monthly basic salary between Sh133,870 and Sh197,800. The stated allowances include Sh60,000 for housing and Sh20,000 for commuting.

Using these figures, a chief officer earning the highest basic salary would receive Sh277,800 monthly, including the two allowances. This is Sh192,200 below the reported estimate of Sh470,000.

The difference raises questions about whether the estimate includes additional payments or benefits not reflected in the figures cited. It could also mean the reported amount is inaccurate. Without an official payslip or a detailed remuneration statement, Mosiria’s actual monthly earnings cannot be established conclusively.

Beyond basic pay, chief officers may receive benefits determined by their employment contracts and the applicable public-sector remuneration framework.

These may include medical insurance for the officer, a spouse and eligible dependants. The benefit limits cited for the package include inpatient cover of up to Sh3 million and outpatient cover of Sh200,000. The specific scheme and applicable limits would need to be confirmed.

Another potential benefit is gratuity for officers serving on fixed-term contracts. At a rate of 31 per cent of annual basic salary for each qualifying year of service, the amount would depend on the officer’s salary and contract terms.

Based on the stated salary range, 31 per cent of annual basic pay would amount to approximately Sh497,757 to Sh734,616 for each year of service. The actual payment would depend on the applicable terms and the officer’s qualifying service period.

Other benefits cited for such positions include group life and personal accident insurance, as well as access to car and mortgage financing facilities, subject to the relevant conditions.

These benefits can make the overall remuneration package significantly different from the monthly basic salary. However, the value of available benefits should not be confused with cash paid directly to an officer each month.

Mosiria has reportedly said that his earnings meet his needs and that he gives 10 per cent of his salary to support and rescue street children.

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