Cabinet to decide on whether or not to execute the public servants new housing policy

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service, Nego Sisiolo today says further consideration and a new decision will be made on this matter. 

“The Ministry of Public Service will revert to the Cabinet in the next two weeks for further consideration. We will respond to the rest of the question raised soon after we obtain a new decision from the Cabinet in this regard.

“I hope that clarifies, and will keep in touch.” Mr Sisiolo tells SIBC News in response to email queries this afternoon. 

He maintains that the decision to remain in current PSRS policy till 30th June 2022 is a Cabinet decision. Mr Sisiolo could not comment further. 

SIBC News understands that until 30 June 2022, rental payments are directed to Landlords of SIG tenants. 

Cabinet has also endorsed a maximum of 30% waiver of rental eligibility for those accommodated under the PSRS. A reduction of 20% from the initial 50% rental waiver enjoyed by public servants before the recent policy change. 

For now, the decision whether to continue with the PSRS or execute the proposed PSHA) policy rests with the Cabinet.

By Jared Koli