Lawyer Miguna Miguna now wants the state to block former President Uhuru Kenyatta from receiving his retirement pension.
In a statement on Friday, April 7, Miguna questioned why the retired Head of State is receiving his pension while he has not formally resigned from his position as the Azimio la Umoja chairperson and Jubilee Party leader.
“When did Uhuru resign as chairman of Azimio and leader of Jubilee Party? The law must be applied equally on everyone,” said Miguna.
He added, “This is unacceptable even in a failed state. How does a country which was looted to death by this tyrant justify paying him billions only 8 months after he emptied the Treasury? Kenya will be respected around the world after he prioritize ordinary citizens over a few oligarchs.”
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Miguna’s remarks come after details emerged that Uhuru has been receiving Ksh 1.32 million monthly pay since December last year. The former President was also paid a lump sum of Ksh 39.6 million.
According to the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, a former president has to formally retire from politics before accessing retirement benefits, which include a fully furnished office, luxury cars, and aides.
“A retired president shall not hold office in any political party for more than six months after ceasing to hold office as president,” the act states.
