Uhuru to Pocket a Sh39.6 Million Send-off Package

President Kenyatta is set to pocket a Sh39.6 million send-off package once he exits office this week after serving the country for the past 10 years.

Capital News reported that Kenyatta, who will formally hand over instruments of power to his successor on Tuesday, will also receive a monthly pension of Sh1.32 million for the rest of his life.

The Presidential Retirement Benefits Act of 2013 states that a president is entitled to a once-off payment on retirement equal to one year’s salary for every term they served. 

Kenyatta, who came into office in 2013, was earning Sh1.23 million per month with an increase of Sh103,125 every year. 

Further to these, the outgoing president will also be entitled to a fuel allowance of Sh216,563, Sh332,063 as his monthly house allowance, a monthly entertainment allowance of Sh200,000, and Sh379,500 in monthly electricity, telephone and water bills.

Other benefits include a fully-furnished office with the necessary personnel that he may require, six security officers, and four vehicles replaceable every three years.