The Gem MP trashed the blanket decision by SRC to slash their salaries without seeking views of at least 100 MPs as per the law. "According to the law, SRC should at least have sought the views of 100 elected MPs before landing on such a decision." Should the Salaries and Remuneration Commission effect its new salary scale, MPs will earn Sh621,000 down from Sh710,000 per month. Read: SRC slashes President and Governor salaries, abolishes MPs sitting, mileage allowanceOdhiambo said they could accept the new figures but noted the commission should have prepared them mentally. More on this read; SRC wants to reduce MPs to beggars, Wanga says on mileage allowance cut

Source: The Star August 24, 2017 09:56 UTC