Samson Cherarkey

Also known as: Samson Kiprotich Cherarkey · Nandi senator · Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey · the Nandi senator

Nandi Senator known for publicly supporting President William Ruto's administration and initiating motion to strip retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of pension benefits.

2026-05-052026-08-16

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May 2026
5 MayThe Standard
Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey. [File, Standard] Samson Kiprotich Cherarkey has never hidden his love for confronting those opposed to President William Ruto’s administration. …
This man Cherarkey: The loud, unapologetic Ruto loyalist

Politics

Nandi County wage bill breaches legal threshold, Senate panel says

The News

Nandi County Government's wage bill reached 44 percent of its Sh6.4 billion revenue in 2024/2025, exceeding the 35 percent legal limit set by the Public Finance Management Act. Governor Stephen Sang appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee and was questioned over the breach, with the committee chair noting the Finance Executive Committee Member did not table a bill in the County Assembly to control spending.

8 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 8 July

Nandi County wage bill breaches legal threshold, Senate panel says
Nandi County Government's wage bill reached 44 percent of its Sh6.4 billion revenue in 2024/2025, exceeding the 35 percent legal limit set by the Public Finance Management Act. Governor Stephen Sang appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee and was questioned over the breach, with the committee chair noting the Finance Executive Committee Member did not table a bill in the County Assembly to control spending.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 1 July

Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina tops Infotrak performance rankings
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina earned a 67 percent approval rating in the latest Infotrak survey, ranking her Kenya's best-performing Woman Representative. West Pokot's Rael Kasiwai placed second with 61 percent, while Pauline Lenguris of Samburu and Elsie Muhanda of Kakamega tied for third with 60 percent each.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four Senators Named Most Improved in Infotrak Ranking Survey
According to a new survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting, Senators Jackson Mandago, James Lomenen, Mohamed Chute, and Hillary Sigei have been named the most improved, with each climbing significantly in rankings compared to 2024 results. Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango ranked as the top-performing Senator at 69 per cent.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 22 June

Wajir Governor questioned over Sh1.3 billion pending bills
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi faced scrutiny from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee over Sh1.3 billion in pending bills that his administration says have already been paid. The committee chair requested a forensic audit and demanded the governor explain the bills' sudden appearance, with senators suggesting they may be fictitious.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 4 June

Only 12% of government services fully digitised, Kabogo tells Senate
Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo reported to the Senate Information Commission Technology Committee that of 6,000 government services across Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and County Governments, only 12% are fully digitised and available through end-to-end digital channels; 30% are partially digitised, while 58% continue to rely on manual processes. The average online transaction completion rate was 37%, and less than 10% of approximately 635 million physical government records have been digitised.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 6 May

Editorial: Senator's motion to strip Uhuru pension raises constitutional doubts
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 →

Tuesday 5 May

Senate debates bill to remove miraa from narcotic substances list
The Senate has begun debate on a proposed law to delist cathinone and cathine, naturally occurring compounds in miraa, from controlled substances. Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi argues that miraa is grown on approximately 22,000 hectares and supports more than 500,000 people, and that the current legal framework is contradictory since the crop receives government funding while its active ingredients remain classified as narcotics.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto ally moves to withdraw Uhuru's retirement benefits
Nandi senator Samson Cherarkey, an ally of President Ruto, has initiated a process to review retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's perks and threatened to withdraw his retirement benefits, citing his continued involvement in active politics and attacks on the current government.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nandi Senator Cherarkey: vocal Ruto administration supporter
Samson Kiprotich Cherarkey, Nandi Senator, is known for publicly confronting opponents of President William Ruto's administration. To his supporters, he exemplifies courage and conviction.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto ally threatens to strip Uhuru's retirement benefits
Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey, a Ruto ally, has initiated a process to review the perks of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, threatening to withdraw his retirement benefits over his continued involvement in active politics and attacks on the current government.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey: vocal Ruto administration supporter
Samson Kiprotich Cherarkey, Nandi Senator, is known for confronting opponents of President William Ruto's administration. To his supporters, he exemplifies courage and conviction.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →