Kenya’s Politicians: Legalized Theft Under the Mask of Service

Kenyan politicians have mastered the art of stealing, not just by the power of a gun, but through the power of the law. This is a unique form of theft—one that takes place in broad daylight, unchallenged, and continues under the radar of public scrutiny. The system is perfected. Politicians sit comfortably in their plush offices, enjoying exorbitant salaries, allowances, and benefits, while the rest of Kenya struggles with crumbling infrastructure and underfunded public services.

It’s shocking to consider the salaries of these politicians compared to the average Kenyan worker. A Kenyan Member of Parliament (MP) earns around KSh 710,000 ($5,000) monthly, not including the hefty perks and allowances. This is nearly 10 times the monthly salary of a nurse, one of the most crucial members of Kenya’s overburdened health system. It’s over seven times what a teacher, who shapes the future of Kenya, earns. Compare this to a Kenyan engineer earning KSh 150,000–200,000 per month, and the disparity becomes even clearer.

But the greed doesn’t stop at just a high salary. These politicians pocket allowances for attending Parliament, travel, and sitting allowances, which add up to millions of shillings—all funded by taxpayers. Meanwhile, critical sectors like healthcare, education, and infrastructure remain neglected, leaving millions of Kenyans without basic services.

It’s not just the salary that’s outrageous—it’s the entire system that supports this theft. MPs in Kenya enjoy a luxurious lifestyle at the expense of the public. They vote for higher salaries for themselves while rejecting or delaying budget proposals for essential public services like schools, hospitals, and public works. These politicians pass laws that safeguard their own interests, enrich their families, and protect their businesses. If the law doesn’t serve their purpose, they change it.

The system is rigged, and these politicians are the beneficiaries of it.

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