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September 21, 2026
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High Court bars parliament from reducing former presidents’ retirement benefits

High Court bars parliament from reducing former presidents’ retirement benefits

Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared Sections 4(1), 4(2), 4(3) and the entirety of Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act unconstitutional, null and void...

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The High Court has ruled that Parliament cannot reduce or withdraw the retirement benefits of a former president, declaring parts of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act unconstitutional.

  • The court declared Sections 4(1), 4(2), 4(3) and the entirety of Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act unconstitutional.
  • The case was filed by civic advocacy group Sheria Mtaani and activist Shadrack Wambui.
  • The ruling protects former presidents' retirement benefits from legislative changes and allows them to hold political party office.

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