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Robbing taxpayers: Fake mileage driving citizens up the wall

Mileage allowances for many MPs, especially those from farflung constituencies, can almost double their gross salary.

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by MOSES ODHIAMBO

News11 March 2025 - 08:50
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In Summary


  • An MP who makes a round trip of 0-350km to his or her constituency is entitled to reimbursement at the rate of Sh152.6 per kilometre.
  • MPs in this category are entitled to a maximum of Sh462,887 every month in mileage allowance.

MPs could be pocketing millions of shillings in fictitious mileage allowances as the Parliamentary Service Commission has given them a blank cheque to claim the lucrative perks without evidence of travel.

A new report reveals the leadership of the bicameral Parliament – the Senate and the National Assembly – is paying out millions to facilitate MPs’ travel to constituencies.

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