MPS GIVE THEMSELVES HUGE SALARY INCREASE

Parliament on Thursday unanimously approved to increase up to 17% salaries and allowances paid to Members of Parliament. 

The increment means that MPs will on average take home K80,000 and be entitled to K3,000 per sitting and enjoy a US$120,000 car loan. During debate held in camera, all MPs including those from the ruling UPND adopted the report from the Parliamentary Reforms and Modernisation Committee which recommended that salaries and other benefits be adjusted upwards.