Treasury Targets Uhuru, Raila, Kalonzo in Major Budget Cuts for Retired Leaders - Nairobi Wire

Treasury Targets Uhuru, Raila, Kalonzo in Major Budget Cuts for Retired Leaders - Nairobi Wire

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta could lose nearly Ksh95 million in retirement benefits if Parliament approves new budget proposals by the National Treasury. The proposal is part of a wider government effort to tighten spending on retired senior State officials. According to the 2025/26 budget estimates tabled in the National Assembly, Kenyatta’s office allocation would drop from Ksh371.46 million to Ksh276.85 million—a sharp Ksh94.6 million redu…

Uhuru, Raila, Kalonzo hit by brutal budget cuts: Here’s what they’ll have to give up

The Office of the Fourth President, occupied by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has experienced a significant slash in its 2025/2026 budget estimates, with the overall cut driven by major reductions in travel, maintenance, and insurance allocations. According to budget estimates released by the Treasury, Kenyatta’s office is set to receive Sh276.9 million, down from Sh371.5 million In the new financial year, the biggest blow to Uhuru Kenyatta’s