Senators play a crucial role in representing the interests of the 47 counties. They make laws approving bills concerning counties and determine the allocation of national revenue among counties.
Senators receive hefty compensation, which includes a monthly salary, allowances, and additional benefits.
The compensation awarded to Senators is determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and applies equally to elected and nominated senators.
Below is the remuneration package for senators in Kenya.
Monthly Remuneration
Gross Salary: Sh739,600, which includes:
Basic Salary: Sh443,760
House Allowance: Sh150,000
Salary Market Adjustment: Sh145,840
Medical and Insurance Benefits
Medical Cover (for the senator, one spouse, and up to five dependents under 25 years):
Inpatient: Sh10 million
Outpatient: Sh300,000
Maternity: Sh150,000
Dental: Sh100,000
Optical: Sh100,000
Group Life Insurance: Equivalent to three times the annual pensionable emoluments.
Group Personal Accident Cover: Equivalent to three times the annual pensionable emoluments.
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Transport and Travel Allowances
Car Maintenance Allowance: Sh356,525 per month.
Mileage Claim: Reimbursement at Sh116.63 per kilometer for one return journey per week from Nairobi to the senator’s county office.
The maximum monthly claim varies based on distance, with up to Sh353,778 for distances within 350 km.
Motor Vehicle Reimbursement: A one-time payment of Sh7.5 million per parliamentary term for the purchase of a vehicle with an engine capacity not exceeding 3000cc.
Communication and Other Benefits
Airtime Allowance: Sh15,000 per month.
Committee Sitting Allowance:
Chairperson: Sh15,000 per sitting, up to a maximum of Sh240,000 per month.
Vice-Chairperson: Sh12,000 per sitting, up to a maximum of Sh192,000 per month.
Member: Sh7,500 per sitting, up to a maximum of Sh120,000 per month.
Housing and Loans
Mortgage Facility: Up to Ksh35 million at a 3% annual interest rate, repayable within the parliamentary term.
Car Loan: Up to Sh8 million at a 3% annual interest rate, repayable within the parliamentary term.
Security and Other Provisions
Security: Provided as advised by the Inspector-General of Police.
Official Residence: Not provided for senators.
