Have you ever wondered how much your area’s Women representatives earn at the end of each month? State officers in Kenya, including the women representatives, remain the highest paid “Professionals” in the republic, with the salaries of women reps in Kenya clocking at Ksh 710,000 as their gross salaries according to the latest Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines.
In Kenya, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission is tasked with setting and regularly reviewing the remuneration and benefits of all State officers and advising the national and county governments on the remuneration and benefits of all other public officers. Their functions are clearly stated under Article 230 (4) (a) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Beyond the gross salaries that Women Representatives receive, they also benefit from committee participation incentives, comprehensive medical coverage (KES 10 million/year inpatient limit), and a controversial KES 7.55 million car grant disbursed once per term. Additionally, they receive specialized mileage allowances for constituency travel, which were enhanced in April 2025 to address the unique challenges of representing women’s interests across diverse geographical areas. So this makes you wonder a little bit about the salaries of women reps in Kenya. In this guide, I have broken down every single thing you need to understand about their Salaries as of 2025.
What Is the 2025 Salary Structure for Women Representatives?
The SRC usually revises the salaries of state officers (presidents, MPs, governors, etc.) every financial year. A financial year in Kenya starts on 1 July each calendar year and ends on 30 June the following year. This means that as of the writing of this article, the current Salaries of the Women representatives are based on the Third Remuneration Cycle (2021/2022–2024/2025), which instituted a four-year freeze on base salary increments for all elected officials.
As for the 2024/2025 FY, Women Representatives in Kenya earn a gross monthly package of KES 710,000, comprising a base salary (KES 426,000), housing allowance (KES 150,000), and market adjustment components. These figures represent a standardized approach ensuring parity with regular Members of Parliament while recognizing their constitutional mandate under Article 97. The salary structure is illustrated in the table below:
| Component | Amount (KES) |
|---|---|
| Basic Salary | 426,000 |
| House Allowance | 150,000 |
| Market Adjustment | 134,000 |
| Total Monthly Gross | 710,000 |
And this also makes you wonder how much they earn at the end of the fiscal calendar? Annually, Women Representatives earn Ksh 8.52 million before allowances, reflecting the critical importance of their constitutional role in ensuring gender balance in parliamentary representation. This figure excludes committee participation incentives, which can add up to Ksh 2.88 million annually for those chairing parliamentary committees.
The compensation model incorporates constitutional safeguards under Article 230(4)(a), ensuring parity with regular MPs while maintaining gender-specific oversight responsibilities. However, the car grant (Ksh 7.55 million per term) and enhanced mileage allowances remain subjects of public discourse, particularly regarding their impact on the parliamentary wage bill and constituency service delivery.
Women Representatives Allowances
In addition to the above allowances that count in the Gross pay, i.e., the House allowance of Ksh 150,000 and Market Adjustment of Ksh 134,000, there are incentives and benefits that women representatives are also eligible for upon application, and some are mandatory, which can significantly influence their Total Monthly Gross before deductions are factored in.
These benefits reflect the unique nature of their constitutional mandate to represent women’s interests across all 47 counties, requiring extensive travel and specialized engagement with diverse communities. The allowance structure is as follows:
| Category | Benefit Type | Amount (KSh) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee Sitting Allowances | Chairpersons | 15,000 per session | Maximum 240,000 monthly (16 sittings) |
| Members | 7,500 per sitting | Maximum 120,000 monthly | |
| Transport Benefits | Car Grant | 7.55 million | One-time payment at start of 5-year term |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 356,525 monthly | For fuel and repairs | |
| Mileage Allowance | 366,011 monthly | For constituency travel (effective April 2025) | |
| Medical Coverage | Inpatient Limit | 10 million annually | At accredited facilities |
| Outpatient Care | 300,000 annually | For routine treatments | |
| Covers spouse and up to four dependent children | |||
| Financial Perks | Mortgage Facility | 35 million | Low-interest loan (3% rate over 25 years) |
| Emergency Grants | Up to 2 million | For constituency disaster response | |
| Constituency Office Fund | 200,000 monthly | For operational costs |
How Do Women Representatives’ Earnings Compare to Other Roles?
Women Representatives are elected officials representing Women in the Kenyan Parliament to ensure that no more than two-thirds of elective or appointive bodies are of the same gender. There are 47 Women representatives, each elected from all 47 Kenyan Counties.
Women Representatives earn identical base salaries to regular MPs, reflecting their equal standing in the National Assembly. However, their total compensation package includes unique elements that recognize their specialized mandate. They are among the highest-paid representatives in the Kenyan National Assembly, with their salaries being identical to those of regular MPs at a gross of Ksh 710,000. However, there are certain differences because while they share the same salaries with MPs, Women’s reps receive additional KES 18 million per term for gender-focused constituency projects.
When compared to other political offices, Women Representatives earn substantially more than county-level officials. They earn 35x more than MCAs overseeing local wards and 44x the salary of mid-level civil servants. This differential reflects the national scope of their responsibilities and the specialized nature of their constitutional mandate.
The compensation comparison across different political offices reveals the strategic importance placed on parliamentary representation:
| Position | Monthly Gross Salary (Ksh) | Key Allowances | Total Annual Package (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women Representative | 710,000 | Mileage (Ksh 366k), car grant (Ksh 7.55M/term), medical (Ksh 10M inpatient), gender development fund (Ksh 18M/term) | 14.8–17.2 million |
| Regular MP | 710,000 | Identical transport/medical perks, no gender-specific funds | 14.6–16.8 million |
| County MCA | 144,375 | Reduced mileage (Ksh 80k/month), no car grants, limited medical (Ksh 2M/year) | 3.1–3.8 million |
| Job Group F Civil Servant | 16,890–20,800 | Basic commuter (Ksh 4k), housing (Ksh 6.5k) | 258k–312k |
Wrapping-Up
Well, I hope that by you reaching this point, you have a general idea of how much your Women’s Representative in your county earns in 2025.
Generally, they earn a gross of Ksh 710,000 monthly package, but they also don’t forget about the allowances, benefits, and gender-specific development funds, which can skyrocket their salaries up to a million plus when deductions aren’t accounted for.
It is also important to remind you that these earnings are based on the 2024/2025 FY, and it remains to be seen how much they will earn in the following FY.
