Editor's Review

According to the payslip, the MP earns a gross salary of Sh1,171,525

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya Kalerwa has mesmerized Kenyans after he shared details of his payslip on social media to pass a point.

While sharing the payslip, the MP was demanding equal distribution of development across Kenya saying it is the right of everyone to be accorded project by the state since they remit taxes.

"Let me demonstrate to Hon Aaron Cheruiyot, deputy president Gachagua and my great friend CS Murkomen that all Kenyans have shares in this country. I contribute 300K plus to revenue and the president is the only watchman for our contributions and it is our right to ask for development," he tweeted.

MP Peter Salasya payslip.

According to the payslip, the MP earns a gross salary of Sh1,171,525, which is a summation of a basic salary of Sh426,000, Administrative allowance of Sh134,000, House Allowance of Sh150,000, Sitting allowance of Sh90,000, Telephone allowance of Sh15,000 and vehicle fixed cost of Sh356,525.

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The amount however when deducted leaves the MP with less than Sh100,000 to take home.

The payslip indicates the MP pays PAYE Sh337,840, NHIF 1700, Pension Fund Sh53,675, Ration and messing Sh3,960, Kenya Young Parliamentarian Association Sh5,000, Car Loan Sh89,150, Bucoso (Sacco)- deposits Sh10,000, Pacoso Shares Sh10,000 and Morgage contributions of Shs563,000. This brings the total deductions to 1,074,327.

This leaves the MP with a net Salary of Sh97,197.