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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Akaranga",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister of State for Public Service",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Moses Epainitous Akaranga",
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    "content": " Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. (iv) Improved transparency of the compensation structure to improve links between pay and performance. The use of non-salary benefits in the public service compensation structure will be minimised by consolidating remunerative allowances into basic salary. That will enhance transparency of the pay system, achieve vertical and horizontal equity and ease salary administration. In order to operationalise those principles, the policy seeks to enhance competitiveness and harmonise remuneration packages for all public service employees through the adoption of the banding system as recommended by the Kipkulei Harmonisation Commission of 1998 to 1999. The system is divided into three levels and comprises seven distinct bands. Level one consists of bands A(1), A(2) and A(3). Level two has bands B(1) and B(2); with B(2) being the entry point for fresh university graduates. Level three is divided into band C for holders of diplomas and/or A-Level certificates. Band D is for those with O-Level certificates, recognised skills or lower qualifications. Mr. Speaker, Sir, other related policy guidelines currently under implementation include: Development of mechanisms to relate pay to performance, engaging personnel on performance contract schemes and, where necessary, on employment contracts. The pay policy will also consider pension issues in the Public Service. My Ministry, through the Permanent Public Service Remuneration Review Board will be the lead agency responsible for overseeing the implementation process, in collaboration with other interested bodies. Mr. Speaker, Sir, a Bill seeking Parliament's authority to put in place an enabling legal environment for the harmonisation process is currently being prepared, and will be brought to this House for consideration in due course. Thank you. I now lay a copy of the pay policy for the Public Service on the Table of this House."
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