Kipchumba Murkomen and Susan Kihika were yesterday deposed from their positions of Senate Majority leader and Senate Chief Whip respectively.
The two aren’t pulling punches as they try to defend those positions. Apart from the political ramifications that the move portends another big factor is the amount of money they are set to lose.
For Murkomen, here is what he is losing as a Majority Leader.
1. Gross Salary Reduces From Ksh1, 056,000 to Ksh710,000 (normal senators earn a gross of ksh 710k)
2. Monthly Car Fuel Allowance Reduces from Ksh100,000 to NIL. Only senators in leadership positions get this fuel card.
3. Allocation of three motor vehicles – all above 4500cc with GK plates for official use.
4. Allocation of Ksh300,000 monthly to the Office of Majority Leader, for hospitality, ends.
5. Mandatory police escort, gone with the wind.
6. Allocation of 8 bodyguards, all trained police officers, withdrawn.
7. A Researcher, Legal Counsel, Fiscal Analyst and Media Officer withdrawn.
8. A PA of his choice, paid by GoK, Two Secretaries, Two Office assistants, all paid by GOK, withdrawn.
9. Influence in Government parastatals to cut deals and get tenders & contracts.
10. Finally, opportunity to speak at BBI rallies gone completely!
