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Samson Cherargei

Also known as: Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei · Nandi Senator Cherargei · Senator Samson Cherargei · Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei

Nandi Senator who has tabled motions on retirement benefits, tax policy, and constituency funding allocations.

2026-04-282026-06-23
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  1. June 2026

  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has stirred political debate after suggesting that constituencies represented by MPs who voted against the Finance Bill, 2026 should face a review of their allocation of development funds. …

    Cherargei proposes review of constituency funding for MPs who opposed Finance Bill 2026

  3. The Standard

    … The petition is based on a motion sponsored by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei on May 4, 2026, in which he sought to have Kenyatta’s benefits halted due to his alleged involvement in politics.Wambui argued the move by Cherargei is unconstitutional and should be stopped immediately …

    Court asks lawyer to shelve bid to halt Senate debate on Uhuru benefits
  4. May 2026

  5. Citizen Digital

    'Hypocrisy!' Cherargei slams Ndindi Nyoro, blames him for hiked fuel prices By Joseph Muia May 20, 2026 09:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei and Kihar …

    'Hypocrisy!' Cherargei slams Ndindi Nyoro, blames him for hiked fuel prices

  6. The Standard

    … Senator Samson Cherargei has argued that pregnancy is not an offence and has called for the affected recruits to be granted maternity leave and allowed to resume training after delivery. …

    Too many questions over police hiring exercise

  7. The Standard

    … Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei is a lawyer by training, something he has never been shy about broadcasting. …

    Cherargei: A lawyer by training, but every inch a loyalist in practice

  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a motion in the Senate seeking to stop former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s retirement benefits. …

    Uhuru retirement benefits not subject to political obedience

  9. Citizen Digital

    … oola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The petitioner contends that a motion dated May 4, 2026, currently before the Senate and initiated by Nandi Senator Cherargei …

    Petition filed to block Senate motion on former President’s retirement benefits

  10. Senate motion seeks to strip Uhuru of state benefits

    1. Capital News

      NAIROBI, Kenya May 5 – The debate surrounding a controversial plan to strip former President Uhuru Kenyatta of his retirement benefits is expected to escalate today, with leaders set to intensify exchanges in the Senate after a motion by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei. …

      Senate Debates withdrawal of ex-President Uhuru’s Benefits

    2. Citizen Digital

      Senate motion targets Uhuru benefits as Jubilee leaders insist he has right to speak By Emmanuel Too May 04, 2026 09:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei Audio By …

      Senate motion targets Uhuru benefits as Jubilee leaders insist he has right to speak

  11. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 4 – Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a motion seeking to withdraw or significantly reduce retirement benefits enjoyed by former president Uhuru Kenyatta, citing alleged engagement in active politics. …

    Cherargei seeks to slash Uhuru’s Retirement Benefits Over Alleged Political Activity
Politics

Cherargei proposes cutting funds to constituencies of opposing MPs

The News

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed that constituencies represented by MPs who voted against the Finance Bill, 2026 should face a review of their development fund allocation, arguing that legislators opposing the revenue measures should not benefit from projects financed through the same tax proceeds.

Why it matters

Senator Cherargei proposes punitive budget cuts to opposition MPs' constituencies—a major political development with direct fiscal consequences for Kenyans.

19 June 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 19 June

  1. Cherargei proposes cutting funds to constituencies of opposing MPs

    Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed that constituencies represented by MPs who voted against the Finance Bill, 2026 should face a review of their development fund allocation, arguing that legislators opposing the revenue measures should not benefit from projects financed through the same tax proceeds.

    19 June 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Court suggests lawyer withdraw bid to block Senate debate on Uhuru benefits

    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 →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Cherargei accuses Nyoro of hypocrisy over fuel prices

    Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has accused Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro of hypocrisy over fuel prices, claiming Nyoro contributed to the current tax regime on petroleum products while serving as Chairperson of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee. Cherargei says Nyoro has no moral authority to propose measures to lower fuel prices after being part of the decision to raise VAT on petroleum products from 8% to 16% in 2023/2024.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 15 May

  1. Police recruitment process faces scrutiny after trainee expulsions

    Fifty-four police recruits, including 18 pregnant women, were expelled from Kiganjo Police Training College since December 2025. An opinion piece questions whether medical and pregnancy screening occurred during recruitment, given that pregnancies are detectable within four to six weeks and the commission's policy bars pregnant candidates.

    15 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Opinion: Senator Cherargei prioritizes loyalty over legal training

    The Standard's opinion column criticizes Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei for proposing unconstitutional legislation, including a bill to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, which his own party UDA disowned. The author argues that his actions demonstrate political subservience rather than legal competence.

    12 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 8 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 →

Tuesday 5 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 →

Monday 4 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 →

Thursday 30 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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Governors end Senate boycott after resolving oversight standoff

    Governors and senators have reached an agreement following weeks of closed-door talks over allegations that some Senate County Public Accounts Committee members were engaging in extortion. Governors have agreed to resume appearing before Senate oversight committees, while senators have pledged to consider increased county funding in the next financial year.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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