Kakamega Deputy Governor Savula has called for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to be stripped of his retirement benefits - August 2026

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has called for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to be stripped of his retirement benefits, alleging Kenyatta is actively involved in politics through proxies, violating the Retirement Benefits Act. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has refuted claims that Uhuru Kenyatta is funding opposition efforts against President William Ruto, stating that the movement for political change is a "mass movement" driven by Kenyans and does not require external financial sponsorship. A fierce political battle for control of the late Raila Odinga's Nyanza political base is intensifying, with rival factions positioning themselves for the 2027 General Election.