Civil Society Organisations in Kenya are holding demonstrations in Kenyan Capital Nairobi over demands by Members of Parliament to have their salaries increased.
The "Occupy Parliament" protesters blocked the main entrance of the National Assembly waving placards condemning MPs' greed and selfish character.
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| Protesters outside the National Assembly in protest over demands by MPs to have their salaries raised. |
The demonstration comes a day after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) ruled out a pay increase for MPs.
On Monday, the SRC said it would neither be cowed nor intimidated by the lawmakers’ threats to sack its commissioners if their pay is not reviewed upwards.
“The threats and intimidation will not stop us from undertaking our mandate. We shall fulfil our mandate as is required by the law,”said commission chairperson Sarah Serem.
The MPs want the Sh850,000 pay for the 10th Parliament reinstated because, they claim, the Sh532,000 set by the commission is too low.