More than half of MPs face the sack – report
At least 56 percent of current MPs will not make it to the next Parliament...
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A recent actuarial report indicates that more than half of current Kenyan Members of Parliament will likely not be re-elected in the next parliamentary cycle. Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula urged lawmakers to pass a Bill establishing a post-retirement medical scheme for MPs, citing the high attrition rate.
- More than 56 percent of MPs are predicted not to return to Parliament, according to an actuarial report.
- Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is advocating for the passage of the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
- The Bill, sponsored by MP Makali Mulu, seeks to grant the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) the authority to create a voluntary post-retirement medical scheme for MPs, with the government matching contributions.
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Speaker Wetang'ula Predicts Over 56% of MPs Will Not Be Re-elected - January 2026
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has predicted that over 56% of current Members of Parliament will not be re-elected in the upcoming general election, citing rising political temperatures. He made these remarks during a legislative retreat in Naivasha, urging lawmakers to invest in pension schemes. A recent actuarial report indicated that more than half of current MPs will likely not be re-elected, prompting the Speaker to urge the passing of a Bill for a post-retirement medical scheme. Separately, Speaker Wetang’ula, who chairs the House Powers and Privileges Committee, addressed lawmakers about rampant extortion following new bribery allegations against MPs.
