Kenyan MPs are among the highest paid in the world, yet some have never uttered a word in parliament. A recent report reveals 21 MPs who have remained silent throughout the session.
The Annual Parliamentary Scorecard for the third Session of the 12th Parliament highlights the lack of participation from some lawmakers.
Of the 21 silent MPs, 19 are from the National Assembly, with two from the Senate. Male legislators dominate the list, with notable names including Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama and Kapseret counterpart Oscar Sudi.
Other silent MPs include Abdi Tepo (Isiolo South), Abdi Shurie (Balambala), Ahmed Gaal (Tarbaj), Johnson Naicca (Mumias West), Amin Deddy (Laikipia East), Geofrey Kingagi (Mbeere South), James Gakuya (Embakasi North), George Aladwa (Makadara), and John Owino (Awendo).
The rest are Stanley Muthama (Lamu West), Gideon Konchella (Kilgoris), Justus Kizito (Shinyalu), Alfred Sambu (Webuye East), and James Mukwe (Kabuchai).
Women who have remained silent in the House include Rose Museo (Makueni), Beatrice Kones (Bomet East), and Amina Gedow (Mandera).
On the other hand, the best-performing MPs at the National Assembly were Millie Odhiambo (Suba North), David Sankok (Nominated), Wilberforce Ojiambo (Funyula), Robert Pukose (Endebess), and Benson Makali (Kitui Central).
The leading lights at the Senate were Ledama Ole Kina (Narok), Moses Wetangula (Bungoma), Aaron Cheruiyot (Kericho), Ochilo Ayako (Migori), and Getrude Musuruve (Nominated).
According to Mzalendo Trust Executive Director, Caroline Gaita, the scorecard aims at enhancing transparency and accountability and is based on members’ contributions in Plenary as captured in the Hansard.
