Uhuru Starts Receiving KSh 1.32m Monthly Pension, State Retains KSh 655m Pending Retirement from Politics

• Kenya’s fourth head of state, Uhuru Kenyatta, was paid a lump sum of KSh 39.6 million after completing two terms in office.
• The government has set aside KSh 655 million for a furnished office, aides and a luxury car until Uhuru retires from politics.
• Uhuru is still chairman of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenyan coalition council, according to reports, so the state wants to avoid breaking the law.

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has started receiving a pension of KSh 1.32 million.

Kenya’s fourth head of state received a lump sum of KSh 39.6 million after completing two terms on Tuesday 9 August 2022.

but, business daily The government reportedly set aside KSh 655 million for furnished offices, aides and luxury cars until Uhuru retired from politics.

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“A retired president may not hold office in any political party for more than six months after resigning from office.” activity state.

Uhuru is still chairman of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenyan coalition party council, according to reports, which the state hopes to avoid breaking the law. He is also the leader of the Jubilee Party.

A Treasury Department official said Uhuru applied for a monthly pension just weeks after President William Ruto took the oath of office.

His first payment was processed on December 1st.

Uhuru’s Other Retirement Benefits

Retired presidents receive a tip of KSh 72 million annually, which could be increased to KSh 79.2 million in the 2024 fiscal year.

The Treasury has created a chip budget vote for retired presidents to coincide with Uhuru’s retirement in 2021.

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His monthly housing allowance is KSh 332,063, transportation allowance of KSh 216,563 and entertainment allowance of KSh 216,563.

He also receives up to 300,000 KSh in utility bills. Backing up the package are four cars that are replaced every four years, plus four drivers and bodyguards.

When he retires, he will be assigned two personal secretaries, four secretaries, and four messengers with fully furnished offices.

On top of the package is also full medical insurance for him and his family.

Source: TUKO.co.ke