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March 20, 2026

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MCAs received Ksh.772M sitting allowances in six months - report

Kiambu County topped the list, with MCAs collectively receiving Ksh.36.12 million in sitting allowances over six months.Nairobi County, despite being among the top spenders with Ksh.26.24 million in t.....

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Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) across Kenya received a staggering Ksh.772.68 million in sitting allowances during the first six months of the Financial Year 2025/26, as revealed by a report from the Controller of Budget.

MCAs collectively received Ksh.772.68 million in sitting allowances, representing a 37% absorption rate of the Ksh.2.07 billion budget.
Kiambu County MCAs led in total allowances with Ksh.36.12 million, though other counties showed higher average monthly payouts per MCA.
The significant expenditure on sitting allowances, a non-salary benefit, comes amidst a high cost of living for Kenyans, raising concerns about fiscal discipline.

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