At least 13 Members of Parliament have never spoken in parliament despite drawing huge salaries and allowances.
In a report released by Mzalendo Trust, some of the Members of Parliament who are vocal outside the House, have never uttered even a single world while in parliament.
The data released by Mzalendo Trust was collected between September 2017 and December 2018.
Here is a list of MPs who have never spoken on the floor of the House:
- Justus Kizito (ODM, Shinyalu)
- James Wamacukuru (Jubilee, Kabete)
- Alfred Sambu (ANC, Webuye East)
- Oscar Sudi (Jubilee, Kapsaret)
- Joshua Adama (ODM, Nyakach)
- Samuel Arama (Jubilee, Nakuru West)
- Alex Kosgey (Jubilee, Emgwen)
- Charles Kamuren (Jubilee, Baringo South)
Women Representatives have also not been left behind for remaining mute while in parliament. They include:
- Anab Mohamed (Garissa)
- Lilian Tomitom (West Pokot)
- Irine Kasalu (Kitui)
- Jane Wanjuki (Embu)
- Jane Chebaibai (Elgeyo Marakwet)
There are those who have spoken less than 8 times while in parliament. They include:
- Safia Sheikh (Marsabit)
- Amina Hassan (Mandera)
- Lydia Mizighi (Taita Taveta)
- Jerusha Momanyi (Nyamira)
- Asha Mohamed (Mombasa)
There are other MPs who have only spoken 5 times while in parliament. They include:
- Gabriel Mukuha (Githunguri)
- Shadrack Mose (Kitutu Masaba)
- John Paul Mwirigi (Igembe South)
- Annie Wanjiku (Gatundu North)
The following have only spoken four times:
- Samuel Kinuthia (Subukia)
- Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West)
- Patrick Kimani (Thika Town
- Mercy Gakuya (Kasarani)
