It’s now authentic that retired Former President Uhuru Kenyatta receives salary pensions of Sh 2.6 million every month contrary to what had been reported by section of media houses
Speaking to Journalists Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura has debunked the false narrative stating that Uhuru enjoys full benefits as third retired President of Kenya according to the law
Dr Mwaura said that former President has so far received a total of Sh 48 million equivalent to one year’s full salary for each of the two terms he served in office
“Our former retired President is entitled to four vehicles but government gave him 12 vehicles which are fully serviced, fuelled and maintained by the government,” Mwaura disclosed
He said those vehicles should be replaced after every three years as they are due in the next financial year starting July 2024
Additionally, Mwaura stated that Mr Kenyatta has a total of 33 permanent and pensionanble staffs serving in his office, fully paid by the government of the day
“He [Uhuru Kenyatta] was given an office fully furnished by the taxpayers but he chose to work in his private office which is also fully furnished and maintained by the government. He is also entitled to two new vehicles of his choice which are replaceable after three years with an engine capacity of 3000cc” he remarked
Uhuru also receives Sh 200,000 per month meant for entertainment only as well as another Sh 300,000 for house allowance
“Mr Kenyatta requested the budget for the maintenance of these vehicles and was approved by the Head of Civil service and comptroller Ketoo Ole Metito authorised for the payments,” Mwaura disclosed
He also told Kenyans that Mama Ngina Kenyatta who is the First Lady of the founding President also receives half of salary of the retired President as per the law including fully seconded bodyguards from National Police Service
There are two employees equivalent to Principal Secretaries, among the 33 staffs and two Senior Doctors as well as Senior Chefs whom are all paid by the government
Most of the vehicles have an engine capacity of 3500CC