We have come to expect it. After every five years, when new MPs are sworn-in, the first agenda has always been about better pay. Notorious for this was the 10th parliament which saw MPs earn more than Sh851,000 per month in salaries and allowances. That was until the Salaries and Remuneration Commission slashed it by half. The MPs led by Igembe South MP Mithika Linturi have lodged a petition to disband the Serem-led commission after what they termed as illegal salary cut. But it is not the salary that was cut - an MP's salary still remains the same at Sh200,000 taxable. But most of the hefty...
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