Senator Cherargei tables motion to slash Uhuru's retirement benefits
Cherargei recommends that any funds recovered be redirected to support public welfare programmes...
✨ Key Highlights
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has introduced a motion in the Senate to potentially slash or revoke the retirement benefits of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
- The motion calls for an immediate audit by the Auditor General of all public resources allocated to the former Head of State.
- The key figures involved are Senator Samson Cherargei and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
- This action follows recent political pronouncements by Kenyatta endorsing Fred Matiang’i and criticizing opponents.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Standard Politics
Part of the Day's Coverage
Senator Cherargei Tables Motion to Slash Uhuru's Retirement Benefits - May 2026
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has introduced a motion in the Senate to potentially slash or revoke the retirement benefits of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Uhuru to emulate Mwai Kibaki and retire from active politics, adopting the role of an elder statesman. Allies of the Kenya Kwanza administration have intensified criticism of Uhuru, accusing him of undermining the current government and allegedly funding opposition activities. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended Uhuru against criticism from government leaders regarding his recent remarks.
