Members of Parliament follow proceedings during their induction at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi on Tuesday. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
The MPs, speaking at the end of their induction in Nairobi, called for a return of their annual Sh5 million car grant, Sh5,000 allowance for every sitting.
The legislators also want a comprehensive medical cover, which they want extended to those with more than one wife and children born out of wedlock.
Previously, the salaries of members of the National Assembly and Senate stood at Sh710, 000 with a progression calculated annually.
Salaries and Remuneration Commission, however, retained the Sh7 million car loan and committee allowances for members.
MPs were on Thursday united in their push to block the salaries commission from reducing their pay.
The lawmakers opposed the Salaries and Remuneration Commission decision to implement its report, which recommends a reduction of their pay and that of other State officials.
