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“It’s the most callous and greedy move I have seen in my short time as an MP” Mohamed Ali reacts to 700% increase of MPs’ pension

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Kenyan Mpigs are at it again. The country was shocked by a report that lawmakers are attempting to raise their pension by over 700%.

A shocking report by Standard Newspaper indicated that one-term ex MPs would get a whopping Kes 18 million send-off package in the new pension scheme.

Nyali MP Mohamed Ali has strongly condemned the new proposed pension for lawmakers. The former journalist asserts that he will vote against the adoption of the change.

“My attention has been drawn to an article in a local daily in which it is alleged that MPs have or are attempting to raise their pension by over 700%. This was proposed by a three man ad-hoc committee, whose findings or mandate I was not aware of. Had I been, I would say to them as I state here and now: that is the most callous, greedy and unconscionable move I have seen in my short time as an MP. I, Mohamed Ali, do not support it and will vote against the adoption of this change,” said Moha.

Raise your voices

Moha further urges Kenyans to speak up against the utter greed by some lawmakers. He stresses that MPs are elected to serve the public and not to enrich themselves with public money.

“We were elected to serve the public. Whereas, as with any other job, we deserve a pension, it must be commensurate to the work we have done and the money we earn. An MPs pension isn’t just financial; but the ability to walk down a street in his or her constituency knowing that it is better off because of the work he or she did while in Parliament! Fellow Kenyans, you must raise your voices against this and any other move made by us Parliamentarians that is of ill motive, as I will against this move,” wrote Moha.

 

Mohamed Ali rejects MPs’ pay rise as former journalist turned Kiambu women rep annoys Kenyans with her greed

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Kiambu voters are regretting why they voted for Gathoni Wa Muchomba; the former Kameme FM presenter hasn’t even stepped in parliament but she’s already demanding a fat salary.

Newly elected MPs have rejected new pay cuts proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The commission had proposed a new pay structure before the August 8th general election that slashed MPs’ salaries from Kes 710,000 to Kes 621, 250 per month.

Only Nyali MP Mohamed Ali has openly stepped forth to state that he won’t support any move to increase his salary and that of his fellow elected Members of Parliament.

“Mohamed Ali Mohamed do not support any move to increase my salary and that of my fellow elected Members of Parliament. I have fought for equality and fairness all through my career and my first move as a Parliamentarian will not be to enrich myself. 40% of my countrymen live on an average of 10000 shillings or less. I do not see the purpose of an increment without ensuring that we create a legal framework for our countrymen to generate wealth FIRST. Count my vote against this,” Mohamed Ali wrote on social media.

Mohamed Ali

Former journalist Gathoni Wa Muchomba sparked uproar on social media after she blatantly expressed her greed. The novice politician who was elected to parliament for the first time as Kiambu Women Rep, openly opposed SRC’s bid to slash their salary.

In an interview on NTV,  Gathoni Wa Muchomba told Trevor Ombija that she must be paid well because she wanted to be honored for who she is.

Julie Gichuru also weighed in on MPs bid to reject SRC new pay structure for lawmakers, she said that legislators vied for their seats knowing all too well that SRC made changes to their pay package.

“#MPs You applied for a job knowing that SRC made changes to the package. You are elected to SERVE Kenyans. If you don’t like it, resign,” Julie Gichuru tweeted.