The Kenyan legislatures have never been satisfied by their salaries. Anytime they get an opportunity they always put a side their differences and sing songs of unison. The mwananchi at that point takes a back seat.
The interests of the people who sent them their are never addressed with the same zeal as when it is the issue of they will make their pockets heavier.
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In justification they always claim to use their salaries in funding harambees and other local projects. But this is not a reason enough.
The Kenyan Legislatures stand among the highly paid in the entire universe but it is not enough yet.
The President issued a warning on the same matter but no one seems to care. They have vowed to continue with the push.
In the allowances MPs are expecting to receive more cash even to their extended families.
ODM leader Raila Odinga has told MPs to stop overburdening Kenyans with hefty perks and allowances.
He faulted the legislators’ plan to increase their salary and allowances, saying the move is uncalled for, especially at a time Kenyans are faced with high cost of living.
Raila told the legislators, being one of the world’s highest paid, to respect and feel the problems bedeviling Kenyans before the ‘selfish push’ for more pay.
Raila told MPs to focus on legislation, representation, and oversight role instead of continuing to burden the citizens.
“We will not support the idea of increasing salaries for the legislators. Kenyans are keenly watching and waiting for you at the ballot.”
The ODM leader said the lawmakers have an obligation to respect the Constitution. “Nobody is above the law, including the MPs,” he said.
The former Prime Minister said MPs should be content with their pay as set by the Salary and Remuneration Commission.
Raila said, “Those legislators who have decided to marry many wives should carry their own cross and not burden Kenyans.”
“Marrying many wives should not be a justification to increase your salary and allowances,” he told MPs.
Let us know who is your MP and what message would you like them to know as they continue pushing for more salaries?