Counties spent Sh72m on MCAs sitting allowances

Migori, Trans Nzoia and Mombasa jointly spent Sh72.7 million on sitting allowances in the first quarter of 2015-16 financial year.

A report by the Controller of Budget shows that MCAs in Migori earned an average of Sh177,849 per month, while their counterparts in Trans Nzoia made Sh169,827. Those in Mombasa were paid Sh153,827. This is way above the recommended ceiling by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).