Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has opposed calls to strip former President Uhuru Kenyatta of his retirement perks, saying leaders should respect constitutional provisions granted to former heads of state.

Speaking at a funeral service in Chemororoch village in Kericho County on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, Koech criticised what he termed ‘unnecessary attacks’ targeting the retired president, arguing that the country should focus on more pressing national issues instead of revisiting matters already protected by law.

“Wachana na hii mambo kidogo kidogo mambo ambayo haisaidii. Uhuru Kenyatta, if we were to deal with him, why would you want to… Sasa mambo ya perks ya mtu ambayo iko kwa katiba unasemaje itatolewa?” Koech said.

The lawmaker maintained that retirement benefits for former presidents are anchored in the Constitution and should not be used as a political weapon whenever leaders disagree politically.

Koech further urged politicians to embrace fairness and reciprocity in leadership, warning against setting dangerous precedents that could later affect other leaders once they leave office.

“Let us do to others what you want to be done to you. Wacha Uhuru aende na zake,” he added.

Cherargei’s motion on Uhuru’s retirement benefits

His remarks come at a time when a section of political leaders has been pushing for a review of benefits enjoyed by retired presidents, especially in the wake of heightened political tensions involving Uhuru and the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has filed a motion in the Senate seeking to stop or reduce retirement benefits for retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The motion was introduced in the Senate on Monday, May 4, 2026, days after Kenyatta addressed Jubilee delegates in Narok by phone and accused President William Ruto of trying to gag him.

Cherargei claimed the former Head of State “cannot have his cake and eat it,” saying Kenyatta cannot continue drawing retirement benefits while remaining Jubilee party leader more than three years after leaving office.

In the motion, Cherargei wants parliament to revoke, reallocate, or vary the budget relating to the benefits of the former president.

“… The House recommends that any funds recovered from benefits previously accorded to the retired president shall be redirected to serve the interests and welfare of the people of Kenya,” the motion states in part.