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… The motion, now before the House, calls on Parliament to review the benefits granted under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, arguing that they are conditional on a retired head of state maintaining political neutrality. …
Cherargei seeks to slash Uhuru’s Retirement Benefits Over Alleged Political ActivityCitizen Digital
… In his motion, Cherargei argued that Kenyatta, since leaving office, has contravened regulations under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act and punctured the dignity of the office of the retired president. …
Senator Cherargei files motion to withdraw Uhuru's retirement benefits and allowancesFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed a High Court ruling on the transition of retired presidents from formal political leadership, calling it a reaffirmation of Kenya's democratic maturity and the rule of law. The ruling provided clarity on the transition of the Jubilee Party chairmanship and interpreted Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed a High Court ruling on the transition of retired presidents from formal political leadership, calling it a reaffirmation of Kenya's democratic maturity and the rule of law. The ruling provided clarity on the transition of the Jubilee Party chairmanship and interpreted Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
The High Court ruled on September 14 that retired presidents cannot hold political party office for more than six months after leaving State House, though they may participate in party activities. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced he will step down from his role as Jubilee Party leader in compliance with the ruling.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court upheld Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which bars a retired president from holding a leadership position in any political party more than six months after leaving office. The ruling means former President Uhuru Kenyatta must step down as Jubilee Party leader.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has upheld a law barring retired presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving State House, rejecting a petition that argued the restriction violates freedoms of association and political participation. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the restriction is justified because former presidents occupy a unique political position and could wield significant influence affecting genuine political competition.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a constitutional petition challenging a law that restricts retired presidents from holding office in political parties for more than six months after leaving the presidency. The petitioners argued the restriction violated constitutional protections on political rights and freedom of association, but the court rejected their challenge, finding the restriction constitutional and serving legitimate public-interest objectives.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
A High Court judge in Kiambu has asked lawyer Shadrack Wambui to consider withdrawing an application seeking to stop the Senate from debating a motion to review retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits. The judge noted that the matter has not yet been listed on any Senate order paper for debate and the court cannot proceed based on speculation.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard editorial argues that Senator Samson Cherarkey's motion to strip retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of his pension, citing political activity, overlooks the constitutional right to political participation guaranteed under Article 38. The Law Society of Kenya president has stated that the constitutionality of such pension withdrawal has never been tested in court.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
A petition has been filed at Milimani Law Courts seeking to halt parliamentary review of a former President's retirement benefits, arguing that Sections 4 and 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act conflict with Article 151(3) of the Constitution, which protects such benefits from being varied to the holder's disadvantage.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi advocate has filed a petition seeking to halt a parliamentary motion to review and potentially alter former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits, arguing the move is unconstitutional and violates constitutionally protected property rights. The lawyer contends Parliament lacks authority to unilaterally vary accrued presidential benefits under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
A motion by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei seeks to strip former President Uhuru Kenyatta of his retirement benefits, arguing that his continued active involvement in politics breaches the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which envisions former heads of state as non-partisan figures offering advisory support rather than engaging in day-to-day political mobilisation.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a motion seeking to withdraw or significantly reduce retirement benefits for former president Uhuru Kenyatta, alleging he has breached the condition of political neutrality through public endorsements, consultations, and participation in political forums. The motion also calls for an audit of public resources allocated to Kenyatta since leaving office in 2022, with any recovered funds to be redirected to public welfare.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has filed a motion to withdraw the benefits and allowances of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, arguing that Kenyatta has contravened regulations under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act by engaging in partisan political processes contrary to section 6 of the Act, which requires a retired president to take only a neutral, consultative, and advisory role.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →