Commissioner’s Diary – Nelly Peris Ashubwe, MBS

This has been a remarkable and wonderful journey full of mountains and valleys. My most satisfying accomplishment was when SRC became the reference point on matters remuneration and benefits in the public service.

My primary motivation, while working at SRC comes from God. Additionally, knowing that I am delivering quality service to public servants is a catalyst to what I do.

Seeing public servants benefit from the work of SRC, even if it is just minimal pay increment is quite fulfilling and satisfying. The consistency and the order in reviewing, setting and advising on remuneration and benefits in the public service, is motivation enough. For the incoming Commission, I would advise them to be ready to sit in meetings for long hours and for more than five days a week. Integrity is paramount, maintaining high standards without compromising is crucial.

They should be bold and know that the terrain is rough and tough, but manageable, satisfying and fulfilling. I would like to be remembered as a servant of the people, one who endeavours to make the life of both the employee and the employer better, one who wipes a tear and leaves a smile behind, one who respects time and committed to responsibilities, and finally, a generous soul, a voice of the people.

Beyond SRC, the Almighty God is going to place me where He wants me to be. I will continue serving the people of Kenya through my law practice, through my charity work of supporting specifically orphans, widows, widowers, the sick and any other person God will place in my hands.

To the Commissioners and secretariat of SRC; honour God, be well, do good, remain committed to your work and keep in touch.