Salaries of Senators in Kenya, Allowances, and Retirement Benefits

The salaries of senators in Kenya continue to rise amid heated inflation in the country. SRC Records tell us more about how much these oversight legislators take home every month.

The senate constitutes 67 members among them 47 elected senators, 16 nominees, and 4 members standing in charge of youths and people with disabilities.

Salaries of Senators in Kenya

How much does a senator earn in Kenya? According to the SRC, senators earn a gross salary of Ksh 710,000 including a basic salary of Ksh 510,000 and six-figure allowances totaling Ksh 250,000.

Further sources show that senators receive 4 times the salary MCAs whose gross salaries are capped at Ksh 144,375.

Senators’ basic salary and allowances

Members of the senate stand to benefit from several allowances and benefits accrued to their offices.

As we have it, monthly salaries vary depending on the number of sittings and other related variables.

Payments	Amount
Basic salary	510,000
House Allowance	150,000
Salary market Adjustment	134,000
Gross Salary	760,000

On top of that, both elected and nominated senators pocket Ksh 7,500 from each sitting in the chambers. However, sitting allowances are capped at Ksh 120,000.

Discussions are ongoing on a possible salary increment for Members of the Senate.

Salary of senators vs other state officers

Payments	Monthly	Annually
President	Ksh 1.44 m	Ksh 17.28 m
Deputy P.	Ksh 1.23 m	Ksh 14.76 m
Governor	Ksh 924,000	Ksh 11.88 m
Senators	Ksh 760,000	Ksh 9.12 m
MPs	Ksh 710,000	Ksh 8.52 m
MCAs	Ksh 144,375	Ksh 1.7 m

Good perks justify heated political runs in August polls.

Salaries of Senators in Kenya continue to rise with competitive market adjustment rates not enjoyed by other state officers in nearby countries.