Kenya: Senate Debates Withdrawal of Former President Kenyatta's Benefits

Kenya: Senate Debates Withdrawal of Former President Kenyatta's Benefits

Nairobi -- 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.

Petition Filed Against Parliament Over Uhuru Benefits Review

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 – A Nairobi-based advocate has moved to court seeking urgent intervention to stop a parliamentary process that could review and potentially alter the retirement benefits of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. In a certificate of urgency, lawyer Shadrack Wambui, practicing under Sheria Mtaani, argues that the move—linked to a motion associated with Kiprotich Cherargei—is unconstitutional and threatens vested rights protected un…

Mutahi Kahiga cautions Senator Cherargei against targeting Uhuru's retirement benefits: "Be careful"

Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga warns Senator Cherargei over plans to scrap Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits amid claims of partisan activities in politics.

Senator Moves to Strip Uhuru Kenyatta of Retirement Benefits Over Politics Claim

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Senator Moves to Strip Uhuru Kenyatta of Retirement Benefits Over Politics Claim Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is facing renewed scrutiny over his post-retirement conduct following a Senate motion seeking to review his retirement benefits. The proposal raises questions about whether retired Heads of State should remain politically neutral in line with the law governing their privileges. “Thi…