Episode 12: 99 Problems
In what is a rare occurrence in Kenya, the people and their legislators have agreed on something: we have too many elected officials, especially the Members of Parliament (that is, Senators and Members of the National Assembly), and MCAs (Members of the County Assembly). These excess representatives have bloated our wage bill to a point where it is unsustainable – we have to borrow to pay bills, not even to develop. This has to change. This week, we explore the possibilities: how can we reduce these numbers? What impact would this have on our country? How do we go about it? Press play!
Resources
Audit calls for reduction of MPs, MCAs
Ouko team wants MPs’ pay cut to below Sh1m
New push to reduce MPs, sack civil servants
TSC, Devolution Drive Public Wage Bill Rise
Each Kenyan owes the world Sh79, 000, thanks to Jubilee’s borrowing
A fifth of Kenya’s budget committed to repaying loans
MPs pay increase raises Parliament wages by Sh2bn
Women Contributions in Parliament
The More the Merrier? Choosing the optimal number of representatives in modern democracies
Secondary Education to Be Free in 2019
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2 thoughts on “Episode 12: 99 Problems”
Brenda,
I enjoyed the information shared. Well researched. About your last proposition, I believe we can make it happen.
Thank you David!