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Samson Cherargei

Also known as: Cherargei · Senator Cherargei · Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei · the outspoken lawmaker · Nandi Senator Cherargei

Nandi Senator who has tabled motions to strip former President Uhuru Kenyatta of retirement benefits over alleged political activity breaches.

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a Senate motion seeking to revoke or reallocate former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits, arguing that Kenyatta's continued active involvement in politics breaches the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act by violating the requirement for former heads of state to remain non-partisan. The motion calls for an Auditor General audit of all public resources allocated to Kenyatta since leaving office in 2022, with recovered funds to be redirected to public welfare programmes.

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Thursday 7 May

  1. Former president's retirement benefits should not depend on politics

    An opinion piece argues that former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits should not be withdrawn based on his political activities, citing constitutional principles of equality before the law and protection regardless of current political status.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Former LSK President calls for Senate action on Nyamu remarks

    Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has called for the Senate to take sterner action against nominated Senator Karen Nyamu over inappropriate and degrading remarks she made about a Grade 10 student undergoing voluntary service at Parliament, describing Nyamu's apology as insincere.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Constitutional petition blocks Senate review of ex-President retirement benefits

    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

  2. Senate debates stripping former President Uhuru's retirement benefits

    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

Sunday 3 May

  1. Senate motion seeks to strip Uhuru of state benefits

    Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a motion in the Senate to remove retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's state benefits and allowances, arguing that he remains active in politics as Jubilee party leader. Jubilee leaders have dismissed the proposal, insisting Kenyatta has a constitutional right to express himself.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Cherargei seeks to slash Uhuru's retirement benefits over political activity

    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

  3. Senator Cherargei files motion to strip Uhuru's retirement benefits

    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

  4. Senator Cherargei tables motion to cut Uhuru's retirement benefits

    Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a Senate motion seeking to revoke, vary, or reallocate budgetary provisions tied to former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits, and calls for an Auditor General audit of all public resources allocated to Kenyatta within 60 days, with any recovered funds to be redirected to public welfare programmes.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

  5. Muturi condemns UDA's attacks on former President Uhuru

    Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has condemned the ruling United Democratic Alliance party over what he termed as an orchestrated vilification campaign against former President Uhuru Kenyatta, calling the sustained attacks by Kenya Kwanza-aligned leaders reckless, unnecessary, and unconstitutional.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Senator Cherargei criticizes KRA taxation of athlete prize money

    Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called on the Kenya Revenue Authority to reconsider taxing prize money earned by Kenyan athletes, saying sporting winnings should be exempt or zero-rated. He cited marathon champion Sabastian Sawe's case, claiming KRA is set to deduct approximately Ksh. 18 million from Sawe's Ksh. 48.5 million in awards.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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