Senator Cherargei Moves to Strip Uhuru Kenyatta of Retirement Benefits - May 2026

A motion proposed by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei seeks to remove retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's state retirement benefits, citing his continued involvement in politics. The motion was officially titled the 'Public Service Matters' motion and claims Kenyatta has been engaging in political activities, triggering a strong reaction from the Jubilee Party. Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has strongly advised the current government to cease using former President Uhuru Kenyatta as a scapegoat for its shortcomings. An explosive Senate motion has been introduced that seeks to scrutinize and potentially alter the retirement benefits allocated to former President Uhuru Kenyatta.