The government has denied withholding Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s retirement benefits, including his pension.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura clarified that the Kenya Kwanza administration is committed to upholding the law and the constitution without compromise.
Mwaura emphasized that the government has consistently honored its obligations to retired presidents, vice presidents, and the former prime minister.
“The Kenya Kwanza government is firmly against the weaponization of state resources. The Presidential Retirement Benefits Act mandates that former presidents receive pensions and other retirement benefits after leaving office,” he said.
He disclosed that President William Ruto’s predecessor received a lump sum payment of Sh48 million, equivalent to one year’s salary for each of the two terms he served.
Additionally, Mwaura stated that Kenyatta receives a monthly pension of Sh1.6 million, and tax-exempted monthly allowances totaling Sh1 million, which include entertainment, house, fuel, and allowances for water, electricity, and telephone services.
“He also benefits from comprehensive medical and hospital cover worth Sh20 million for both local and overseas treatment for himself and his spouse. Importantly, all these benefits are exempted from tax,” Mwaura said.
Mwaura noted that the former president continues to enjoy VIP protection and that his homes are heavily guarded by the police.