MCA Salary in Kenya 2024 & Allowances [Updated SRC Figures]

When the position of the Member of the County Assembly (MCA) was first created following the devolution of government, MCAs used to earn KSh 365,000 per month. However, in 2022, the Salary and Remuneration Commission (SRC) down the salary to only KSh 144,375 gross monthly pay.

The decision has been fiercely opposed by MCAs who are now fighting for a pay rise of up to KSh 400,00 per month.¹

In June 2023 while presenting to the County Assembly Service Boards regarding the third cycle of public service remuneration and benefits review, the SRC disclosed a KSh 10,000 increase in gross salaries for MCAs.²

This means that the current gross pay of KSh 144,375 will be adjusted to KSh 154,481 during the 2023/2024 Financial Year. According to the report, the salaries will further be increased to KSh 164,588 for the 2024/2025 financial year.

How Much Is MCA Paid in Kenya?

An MCA in Kenya is paid a gross monthly salary of KSh 144,375. This includes a Ksh 86,625 basic monthly salary, Ksh 45,000 house allowance, and Ksh 12,750 market adjustment pay.

If you subtract the allowances, you will see that an MCA in Keny earns a basic salary of Ksh 86,625 per month. An MCA can either be elected or nominated.

Elected MCAs are chosen by the residents of their respective wards through a democratic voting process during general elections. On the other hand, nominated MCAs are nominated to their positions by political parties or relevant authorities, often based on considerations such as gender equity, minority representation, special interest groups, or specific party quotas, and they do not undergo a direct election by the public.

Since elected and nominated MCAs have mostly the same responsibilities, they earn the same salaries.

MCA Salary in Kenya

MCA Health Perks

In addition to their salaries and allowances, elected MCAs in Kenya also enjoy the following perks in the form of medical covers.

MCA Salary in Kenya – FAQ

1. Nation, MCAs now want their pay tripled to Sh400,000
2. Citizen Digital, SRC Proposes Increase Of Ksh.10K To MCAs Salaries
3. The Star, MCAs claim Sh81.5m sitting allowances without supporting documents