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Despite earning a gross salary of Sh1.1 million the MP took home only Sh97,000

MP Peter Salasya shares payslip showing deductions worth over Sh1 million | Pulselive Kenya

Denis Mwangi

Mumias East MP <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/biography-of-kakamega-politician-peter-kelerwa-salasya-career-wife-education/75mvdl1">Peter Salasya</a> shared a photo of his payslip in protest to remarks made by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua comparing the government to a company where shareholders with the largest investments enjoy the most benefits.&nbsp;

In a post, Salasya criticised DP Gachagua, demonstrating how Kenyans pay taxes, whether or not they are in government or opposition.&nbsp;

“Let me demonstrate to Hon Aaron Cheruiyot, Deputy President Gachagua my great friend CS Murkomen that all Kenyans have shares in this country.&nbsp;

“I contribute Sh300,000 plus to revenue and the president is the only watchman for our contributions and it's our right to ask for development,” he said.&nbsp;

The payslip dated October 2022 showed that for that month, the MP was paid a gross sum of Sh1,171,525, including 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.&nbsp;

However, despite the huge sums paid to the Member of Parliament, he took home Sh97,197.&nbsp;

Salasya’s salary was deducted a total of Sh1,074,327 including PAYE tax of Sh337,840, NHIF Sh1,700, staff pension Sh53,676, ration and messing Sh3,960, Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association membership Sh5,000, <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/mumias-east-mp-peter-salasya-buys-5-buses-for-his-constituents-and-himself/ltwgtdw">car loan Sh89,150</a> sacco payments Sh20,000 and a mortgage contribution of Sh563,000.&nbsp;

The shared payslip generated chatter from Kenyans who were quick to comment about Salasya’s spending.&nbsp;

Mumias East MP, Peter Salasysa (seated at the centre)

“Can we make this country fair to everyone? An MP earning over 1M pays the same NHIF contribution as a person employed in under 10K. Mind you, an MP has a medical insurance of 10M per year, while the employee under 20K is not guaranteed of medical insurance,” opined Mwaura Wambiru.&nbsp;

He added that a mortgage of half a million per month was a bit excessive but other Kenyans argued that MPs enjoy interest free mortgages.&nbsp;

MP Peter Salasya shared his payslip showing deductions worth over Sh1 million

MP Peter Salasya shares payslip showing deductions worth over Sh1 million

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