National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula assured MPs that their car allowances and mortgage privileges shall be retained.
While speaking on the first day of MP induction retreat in Safari Park hotel, Wetangula stated that he will seek an audience with Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and deliberate on restoring the benefits MPs were enjoying.
Moreover, Wetangula said that in his capacity as the speaker, he will ensure that the reform is achieved and in case of any changes, they shall not be substantial.
“Nobody in their right frame of mind will interfere with your car allowances, mileage reimbursements and with your mortgage and everything else you have been having because that is your entitlement,” Wetangula said.
“And as your speaker I will ensure that we engage positively, and we have advised SRC that they are not frustraters but facilitators of Members of Parliament to do their work. We can assure you that nothing will change and if it changes it will not be substantial,” he added.
The National Assembly speaker noted that SRC Chairperson Lyn Mengich will address MPs at the induction retreat.
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Furthermore, the speaker urged new legislators to acquaint themselves with the Constitution as it will be a key guide in House meetings while they contribute to a bill.
“I want to encourage new members, please take the earliest opportunity to learn. Please acquaint yourself with the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya that you have taken an oath to protect reserve and defend it, so that anything we do in the floor of the house is guided by the law,” he stated.
Nevertheless, these developments come months after SRC boss Lyn Mengich announced the abolishment of the allowances.
She argued that it is part of a new review of the remuneration and benefits for State officers.
