Savula: Strip Uhuru of retirement benefits over political activities
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta was using proxies to derail the government agenda...
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Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has called for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to be stripped of his retirement benefits. Savula alleges Kenyatta is actively involved in politics through proxies, violating the Retirement Benefits Act.
- Savula urges Sirisia Member of Parliament John Waluke to introduce a motion in Parliament to withdraw Kenyatta's benefits.
- The demand is based on Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which prohibits retired Presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving office.
- This call comes amid ongoing criticism of the former President, with President William Ruto accusing him of sponsoring political activities.
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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.
