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Taxpayers in Kenya part with Sh15.7b annually to pay MPs as medical doctors take home peanuts

Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi Consultants totalling 300 when they announced withdrawal of all services rendered at KNH and both public and private wings.

A Member of Parliament in Kenya takes home Sh1.1 million, an MCA Sh300,000 while the highest paid doctor earns Sh328,000.

The Sh1.1 million for an MP or senator includes mileage, travelling, sitting, responsibility and pension allowances.

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