The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has denied claims made by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) regarding the responsibility of paying Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy’s wages, adding to the growing confusion around the issue.Last week, FKF’s Head of Communications, Jeff Kinyanjui, noted that McCarthy’s salary was being handled by the government in accordance with SRC guidelines. This clarification followed reports that McCarthy was receiving a monthly salary exceeding Ksh8 million, partially funded by the government and the remainder covered by FKF.##NAJAVA_MECA_8762672##McCarthy was officially unveiled as the new Harambee Stars head coach on Monday, 3 March, succeeding Francis Kimanzi, who had been serving as interim coach following the departure of Engin Firat. McCarthy will be assisted by a backroom staff consisting of fellow South Africans.”There have been false reports suggesting that Benni McCarthy will be earning Ksh8 million per month. This is not accurate,” Kinyanjui posted.##NAJAVA_MECA_8773598##He added, “The coach’s salary is paid by the government and adheres to SRC guidelines. Even the entire technical bench does not earn such an amount collectively.”Kinyanjui urged responsible reporting, warning that misinformation not only misleads fans but also distracts them from the primary task of supporting the national team. “Let’s focus on the facts and support the team constructively,” he concluded.Seven Gor Mahia stars included in Harambee Stars squad ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiersIn response, the SRC refuted FKF’s claims, stating that the matter was not under their jurisdiction. Speaking to Nation.Africa, an SRC source clarified that McCarthy’s salary has not been processed by their office, adding that such an arrangement could prompt other federations to request similar treatment.”I’ve checked, and no such arrangement exists. The SRC has never been involved in paying national team coaches as civil servants. If this were done for Harambee Stars, other federations would demand the same,” an SRC official said.”If McCarthy is being paid, it would be through FKF or an agreement with the Ministry of Sports, but it has nothing to do with SRC. This matter falls outside our mandate,” the official clarified.Meanwhile, McCarthy has hit the ground running, attending the FKF Premier League match between Gor Mahia and Kariobangi Sharks alongside FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga, former interim coach Kimanzi, and Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba.Inter Milan reunion – Mariga elated after reuniting with Eto’o in Cairo (VIDEO)
