MPs to get more cash for treatment abroad

Other perks for MPs in the 2026/27 budget estimates, which excludes arrears and is up from sh1.03 trillion, include statutory salaries (sh119.7b), emoluments (sh579b), medical expenses (sh22b), inland travel (sh17b), employee gratuity (sh27.4b), donations (sh24.8b) and acquisition of non residential buildings (sh21.1b).

Currently, each MP is entitled to a consolidated pay of sh25m or more (subject to income tax), a one-off car grant of sh200m, monthly gratuity of sh950,000, which is also taxed, and town run allowance of about sh1m.