Peter Salasya’s Payslip Sparks Debate on Kenyan MPs’ Wealth and Spending
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya’s recent disclosure of his payslip has sparked an online debate, revealing that after substantial deductions, he takes home a mere Ksh. 2,000.
On July 3, Salasya, known for openly sharing his lifestyle, posted his June salary on social media, inviting Kenyans to scrutinize his earnings and hefty deductions.
“Hii ndio salary yangu. Kama yangu inakaa hivi, ya askari mwalimu na daktari zinakaa aje?” Salasya remarked.
The payslip shows that besides his basic salary of Ksh. 435,301, Salasya received allowances: Ksh. 140,201 for administrative duties, Ksh. 150,000 for housing, and Ksh. 67,500 for sitting. He also received Ksh. 15,000 for phone expenses and Ksh. 356,525 for vehicle costs.
In total, his gross income was Ksh. 1,164,527, which was significantly reduced by deductions.
These deductions included Ksh. 360,466 for PAYE, Ksh. 541,947 for a mortgage, Ksh. 54,847 for the staff pension fund, Ksh. 16,455 for the Housing Levy, and Ksh. 1,700 for NHIF.
Other deductions included Ksh. 85,981 for a car loan, Ksh. 4,640 for ration and messing, Ksh. 5,000 for the Kenya Young Parliament Association (KYPA), Ksh. 10,000 for Sacco Deposits, Ksh. 10,000 for Housing Shares, Ksh. 70,000 for Pacoso shares, and Ksh. 1,124 for car loan life insurance.
Altogether, the deductions totaled Ksh. 1,162,162, leaving Salasya with a net pay of Ksh. 2,364.
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The viral payslip drew mixed reactions online, with many attributing Salasya’s financial state to his personal choices and questioning the need for public sympathy.
Financial analyst Kachwanya commented, “Personal loans, mortgages, and shares are individual decisions and shouldn’t be grounds for public sympathy… salaries should be capped at Ksh. 200K.”
Another observer noted, “How does he survive on less than 3k a month? This points to reliance on handouts and CDF money, highlighting persistent corruption.”
Dr. Reign added, “Paying Kenyans with medical degrees a taxable 70k stipend is unfair when MPs get significantly more.”
On Dr. Kingori’s YouTube show, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah explained the payslip, noting that the car loan was unnecessary since MPs receive a car grant.
Omtatah highlighted that many deductions were avoidable, suggesting better lifestyle management.
Regarding the half a million shillings in mortgage deductions, Omtatah said, “That money could have built a substantial home.”
On Citizen TV’s Day Break, Belgut MP Nelson Koech commented, “MPs live an unsustainable life, taking loans for Harambees to secure reelection and maintain a facade.”
Peter Salasya’s Payslip Sparks Debate on Kenyan MPs’ Wealth and Spending