The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) regulates the salaries and benefits of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) in Kenya. These salaries are periodically reviewed in line with Article 230 (4) (a) of the Constitution, which empowers SRC to determine remuneration for state officers at the national and county levels. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of MCA salaries and benefits for the fiscal years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
MCA Salaries for 2023/2024 and 2024/2025
Regular Member of the County Assembly
- 2023/2024 Fiscal Year:
- Gross Monthly Salary: KES 154,481
- Basic Salary: KES 92,689
- House Allowance: KES 50,000
- Commuter Allowance: Included in the gross salary
- Market Adjustment: KES 11,792
- Gross Monthly Salary: KES 154,481
- 2024/2025 Fiscal Year:
- Gross Monthly Salary: KES 164,588
- Basic Salary: KES 98,753
- House Allowance: KES 50,000
- Market Adjustment: KES 15,835
- Gross Monthly Salary: KES 164,588
Leaders of the Majority and Minority
- 2023/2024 Fiscal Year:
- Gross Monthly Salary: KES 191,324
- Basic Salary: KES 114,794
- House Allowance: KES 50,000
- Market Adjustment: KES 26,530
- Gross Monthly Salary: KES 191,324
- 2024/2025 Fiscal Year:
- Gross Monthly Salary: KES 204,717
- Basic Salary: KES 122,830
- House Allowance: KES 50,000
- Market Adjustment: KES 31,887
- Gross Monthly Salary: KES 204,717
Allowances and Benefits
1. Committee Sitting Allowance
- Chairperson: KES 6,500 per sitting, capped at KES 104,000 per month.
- Vice-Chairperson: KES 5,200 per sitting, capped at KES 83,200 per month.
- Member: KES 3,900 per sitting, capped at KES 62,400 per month.
2. Official Transport
- Motor Vehicle Reimbursement: KES 2,212,000 (once per term) for purchasing a vehicle not exceeding 1800cc for official duties.
3. Car Maintenance Allowance
- KES 30,167 per month.
4. Mileage Claim
- Reimbursed at KES 77.35 per kilometer for one weekly return journey within the designated zones:ZoneOne-Way Distance (Km)Maximum Monthly Claim (KES)Zone 10–4530,167Zone 246–8053,629Zone 381–11577,092Zone 4116–150100,555Zone 5151–185124,018Zone 6186 and above147,481
5. Special Duty Allowance
- Paid to MCAs holding additional leadership roles:PositionMonthly Allowance (KES)Chief Whip29,000Deputy Leader of Majority29,000Deputy Leader of Minority29,000Member of Speaker’s Panel27,000Chairperson of Committee26,000Deputy Chief Whip26,000
6. Medical Cover
- Inpatient: KES 3 million
- Outpatient: KES 200,000
- Maternity: KES 100,000
- Dental: KES 50,000
- Optical: KES 50,000
7. Retirement Benefits
- Gratuity: 31% of annual pensionable emoluments.
- Pension Scheme: Contributions reviewed by SRC.
8. Group Insurance
- Life Insurance: Coverage equivalent to three times the annual pensionable emoluments.
- Personal Accident Insurance: Coverage equivalent to three times the annual pensionable emoluments.
9. Car Loan and Mortgage
- Car Loan: Up to KES 2 million.
- Mortgage: Up to KES 3 million.
- Interest rate: 3% per annum.
10. Daily Subsistence Allowance
- Paid for local and foreign travels as set by SRC.
11. Airtime Allowance
- Up to KES 5,000 per month.
12. Security
- Provided upon advice from the Inspector-General of Police.
Abolished Benefits
- Car Grant: No longer provided as transport facilitation.
- Plenary Sitting Allowance: Discontinued.
Conclusion
Members of the County Assembly in Kenya receive competitive salaries and a variety of benefits, ensuring they are equipped to perform their legislative, oversight, and representative roles effectively. While remuneration and allowances have been frozen for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, MCAs continue to enjoy perks such as medical insurance, transport facilitation, and retirement benefits, among others.
