Hefty retirement packages for Uhuru and DP Ruto
Uhuru and DP Ruto are set to take millions home in retirement packages after the expiry of their terms in office.
According to the Retirement Benefits (President, Deputy President, and Designated State Officers) Act, 2015, Uhuru and DP Ruto are set to earn a monthly pension equal to 80 percent of their monthly salary.
Uhuru’s package
The former presidents are entitled to a monthly salary and benefits which are always included in the national budget.
Heads of State who leave their positions are paid 80% of their pensionable income, which is usually 60% of their gross pay.
When President Uhuru Kenyatta leaves office after the August polls, he will be entitled to a lifetime salary of Ksh1.2 million per month.
In addition, Uhuru will be given a Ksh34.6 million one-time gratuity at the conclusion of his term as president.
He will also receive monthly payments of roughly Ksh1 million, which include a Ksh300,000 residence and Ksh216,562 in fuel subsidies.
Uhuru will also get Ksh300,000 in water, electricity, and telephone stipend and Ksh200,000 for entertainment.
In addition, the outgoing president also receives four cars, each with a driver – whose salary will be paid by the government.
The retirement package also includes staff – six security guards, two cooks, four housekeepers, four messengers, four secretaries, two laundry personnel, and staff for a fully-furnished office.
Ruto’s package if he losses August polls
Ruto’s pay was reduced from Ksh1.4 million to Ksh1.23 million per month in the National Treasury’s supplemental budget for this year, translating to a Ksh11.8 million yearly pension.
According to the Retirement Benefits Act of 2015, Ruto will earn a monthly pension equal to 80 percent of his monthly salary.
When Ruto retires, he will receive Ksh29.5 million, which is equal to the annual salary he received for the two terms he held office.
Additionally, he will receive two saloon cars with engines no larger than 2,000 cc that can be replaced every four years.
He will also receive two, four-wheel drive saloon cars with an engine no bigger than 3,000 cc, which will similarly be replaced every four years.
Ruto will also receive a monthly fuel allowance of Ksh184,500.
The DP, alongside his wife, Rachael Ruto, will be entitled to full medical and hospital cover, catering for both local and overseas treatment from a reputable insurance company.
Additional benefits include two drivers, one personal assistant, one accountant, one secretary, two housekeepers, and two senior support staff.
Others include two cooks, two gardeners, two cleaners, and armed security guards upon request.
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