By JUSTUS OCHIENG'More by this AuthorThe Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has distanced itself from statements made by some of its MPs regarding proposals for new salary structures for MPs. We cannot therefore promote or be seen to promote wastage, avarice and inequities in the Kenyan society.”He told ODM members to mediate their personal interests with public good. MPs through the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday accused the SRC of unfairly targeting them in its efforts to slash the public wage bill. “There is a sustained campaign by SRC to reduce MPs to beggars and people who move from one office to another asking for handouts and this will not happen under our watch,” Ms Wanga said. Reacting to the MPs statement on Thursday, President Uhuru Kenyatta vowed not support the move to raise their salaries if the Supreme Court validates his election.

Source: Daily Nation August 24, 2017 13:52 UTC