This archive report was first published on 8 August 2019.
Published on August 8, 2019, National Assembly Speaker Justine Muturi has clarified the remuneration of Kenyan Members of Parliament, dismissing claims of a Sh 18,000-24,000 night allowance as a media creation.
According to Speaker Muturi, there is no night allowance payable to Members of Parliament, and the High Court has issued a conservatory order preventing the payment of house allowance to MPs.
Speaking on the issue, Speaker Muturi stated, 'There is no night allowance payable to Members of Parliament. This is a creation of the media.'
He further clarified that there is no house allowance being paid to Members of Parliament, citing the High Court's order.
Speaker Muturi also addressed the issue of MPs' salaries, stating that every member of parliament is entitled to a salary of Sh 532,500 per month, which is taxable.
He refuted claims that MPs receive over a million shillings a month, stating that the reported figure is false.
Speaker Muturi also clarified that Members of Parliament are only entitled to one allowance outside their taxable salary, which is the sitting allowance payable when attending a house or committee sitting.
He emphasized that a sitting allowance is not an automatic allowance and must be evidenced by confirmation of attendance through being present at the sitting.
