The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is responsible for reviewing and determining the salaries and benefits of Members of Parliament (MPs) in Kenya. Article 230(4)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya grants SRC the authority to set remuneration for state officers at both national and county government levels.
The Third Remuneration and Benefits Review Cycle (covering financial years 2021/2022 to 2024/2025) outlines the current salary structure for Members of Parliament.
Salary Structure for Members of Parliament
The salary of an MP depends on their role, with different pay scales for:
- Leader of the Majority Party
- Leader of the Minority Party
- Regular Member of Parliament (National Assembly/Senate)
SRC has frozen salary increases for state officers in FY 2024/2025, meaning the 2023/2024 salaries will continue to apply.
Leader of the Majority/Minority Salary
| Financial Year | Gross Monthly Salary (KES) | Basic Salary (KES) | House Allowance (KES) | Salary Market Adjustment (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | 784,768 | 470,861 | 150,000 | 163,907 |
| 2024/2025 | 800,019 | 480,011 | 150,000 | 163,907 |
Regular Member of Parliament Salary
| Financial Year | Gross Monthly Salary (KES) | Basic Salary (KES) | House Allowance (KES) | Salary Market Adjustment (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | 725,502 | 435,301 | 150,000 | 140,201 |
| 2024/2025 | 739,600 | 443,760 | 150,000 | 145,840 |
Salary Market Adjustment aligns the MP’s salary with the market rate for similar roles.
Additional Benefits for Members of Parliament
Committee Sitting Allowance
MPs serving in committees receive:
- Chairperson: KES 15,000 per sitting (max KES 240,000/month)
- Vice-Chairperson: KES 12,000 per sitting (max KES 192,000/month)
- Member: KES 7,500 per sitting (max KES 120,000/month)
Official Transport and Car Benefits
- Motor Vehicle Reimbursement: KES 7,550,000 for purchasing a car, payable once per parliamentary term. MPs must cover additional costs.
- Car Maintenance Allowance: KES 356,525 per month.
- Mileage Reimbursement: MPs are reimbursed for weekly return travel between their constituency and Nairobi (National Assembly) at KES 152.6 per km, with the following limits:
| Zone | Distance from Nairobi to Constituency (Km) | Max Return Journey (Km) | Monthly Max Claim (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-350 | 700 | 462,887 |
| 2 | 351+ | Based on actual distance | Based on actual distance |
Special Parliamentary Duty Allowance
MPs with additional parliamentary leadership duties receive up to KES 150,000 per month, allocated by the Parliamentary Service Commission.
Medical Benefits
MPs, their spouse, and up to five children under 25 years receive:
- Inpatient Cover: KES 10 million
- Outpatient Cover: KES 300,000
- Maternity Cover: KES 150,000
- Dental Cover: KES 100,000
- Optical Cover: KES 100,000
Retirement Benefits
Retirement benefits are subject to review and approval by SRC.
Insurance Benefits
- Group Life Insurance: Coverage equal to three times the annual pensionable salary.
- Personal Accident Cover: Coverage equal to three times the annual pensionable salary.
Car Loan & Mortgage Benefits
MPs can access:
- Car Loan: Up to KES 8 million
- Mortgage: Up to KES 35 million
- Interest Rate: 3% per annum
- Repayment: Loan must be repaid within the term of office.
Other Allowances
- Airtime Allowance: Up to KES 15,000 per month.
- Security: Provided based on police recommendations.
Abolished Benefits
SRC has eliminated the following allowances:
- Car Grant for Transport Facilitation
- Sitting Allowance for Plenary Sessions
- Any other remuneration not explicitly approved by SRC
This salary and benefits structure remains in effect until the next SRC review.
