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What they have said about Uhuru

The retired President has come under criticism over continued involvement in politics.

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by EMMANUEL WANJALA

News02 May 2023 - 16:45
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In Summary


  • • Those condemning him have accused him of breaching conditions of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, 2003.
  • • The Act states that a retired president must quit active politics within six months after leaving office.
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has come under a barrage of criticism over his continued engagement in politics months after he left office.

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has continued to be criticised over his continued involvement in active politics months after he left office following the August 9 presidential elections.

Those condemning him have accused him of breaching conditions of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, 2003.

The Act states that a retired president must quit active politics within six months after leaving office.

As a consequence, Kenya Kwanza MPs have mooted a new plan to have retirement benefits for Uhuru and his handshake partner Raila Odinga and Wiper boss Kalonzo Musyoka stopped over their involvement in politics.

To deny Uhuru the benefits, a motion supported by two-thirds must be passed in the National Assembly.

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