Kenya: Court Rules Retired Presidents Cannot Hold Political Party Office Beyond Six Months

Kenya: Court Rules Retired Presidents Cannot Hold Political Party Office Beyond Six Months

Nairobi -- The High Court has upheld a law restricting retired presidents from holding office in political parties beyond six months after leaving the presidency.

Court upholds ban on retired Presidents holding political party office

Court upholds ban on retired Presidents holding political party office

Uhuru Gives New Direction On Jubilee Chairmanship After Court Decision

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Uhuru Gives New Direction on Jubilee Chairmanship After Court Decision Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed a High Court ruling upholding Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which guides the transition of retired presidents from formal political party leadership. In a statement dated September 15, 2026, Uhuru said he received the ruling with respect for the Judiciary…

Uhuru Kenyatta Accepts High Court Ruling, Agrees To Step Down As Jubilee Party Leader

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has formally accepted the High Court ruling barring retired heads of state from holding leadership positions in political parties beyond six months after exiting office. In an official statement released on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the former head of state expressed respect for the judicial decision, confirming his readiness to relinquish […] The post Uhuru Kenyatta Accepts High Court Ruling, Agrees To Step Do…

Uhuru Gives Way Forward On Jubilee Party Leadership After Court Ruling

His statement comes a day after the court barred him and any other retired president from holding positions in a political party more than six months after retirement.

Blow to Uhuru as Court upholds ban on retired presidents holding political party office

Justice Mugambi delivered the judgment, dismissing a petition filed by activist Peter Agoro that challenged Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.