Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is facing a new political headache after a Senate move that could see his retirement benefits reduced or even withdrawn.
This follows weeks of pressure from leaders allied to the Kenya Kwanza administration, who have been warning the former Head of State against engaging in active politics after leaving office. Now, those threats appear to be taking shape.
On May 4, 2026, Nandi County Senator Kiprotich Cherarkey tabled a motion in the Senate seeking a review of benefits enjoyed by retired presidents.
The motion is anchored on the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which outlines the privileges given to former presidents and the conditions attached to them.
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In the document, the Senate argues that retirement benefits are funded by taxpayers and are meant to ensure former presidents remain non-partisan while promoting national unity and offering advisory support to the country.
However, the motion accuses Uhuru Kenyatta of straying from these expectations. Lawmakers claim he has been actively involved in partisan politics since leaving office, including attending political rallies, issuing statements seen as taking sides, and engaging in political mobilization across the country.
If the Senate adopts the motion, Uhuru could see his benefits either reduced or withdrawn under Section 4 of the Act. At the same time, the Office of the Auditor-General would be tasked with conducting a full audit of all public resources allocated to him, with a report expected within 60 days.
The motion also proposes that any funds recovered be redirected to support public needs.
The latest move signals a hardening stance by Kenya Kwanza-allied leaders, potentially setting the stage for a major political and legal showdown over the role of retired presidents in active politics.
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