Court blocks Sh3.3 billion extra pay to Kenyan MPs

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich is among those the court barred from making the payments to the MPs. PHOTO: STANDARD

Lawmakers have suffered a major blow in their bid to arm-twist Treasury to pay them Sh 3.3 billion after the High Court put a halt on the process.

The temporary orders given by High Court judge John Mativo blocked Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich, Parliamentary Service Commission, Salaries and Remuneration Commission and Attorney General Githu Muigai from considering, processing, advising, recommending, approving or even paying the MPs the benefits and salaries sought up until the case is heard and determined.