National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi (second left) sharing a light moment with some MPs at Parliament buildings after 2019 budget reading. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
At the end of every month, an MP takes home about Sh1.2 million, including the allowances computed and paid together with the basic salary.
Committee chairpersons are paid Sh15,000, vice-chairpersons Sh12,000 and ordinary members Sh7,000 whenever they attend committee sittings.
MPs also get a Sh7 million car grant, business class travel, car maintenance, a Sh20 million mortgage, untaxed pension, a gratuity at almost a third of annual pay for every year served
The job of an MP would soon be one of the most attractive in the country, if they get their way in their agitation for bigger salaries and allowances, among other benefits.
This comes even as it emerges that MPs like Oscar Sudi (Kapseret) are yet to make their maiden speeches on the floor of the debating chambers. So is the push for enhanced perks a good value for taxpayers’ money? The jury is out.
