The Presidential Retirement Benefits Act provides pensions and additional benefits to former Presidents of Kenya upon retirement. These benefits ensure a comfortable lifestyle for retired presidents and their families.
Who Qualifies for Presidential Retirement Benefits?
The following individuals qualify for Presidential Retirement Benefits:
✔ A retired President of Kenya.
✔ The surviving spouse of a retired President.
✔ The surviving spouse of a President who dies while in office.
1. Lump Sum Payment
💰 A one-time payment equal to one year’s salary for each term served as President.
2. Monthly Pension
✔ A monthly pension equal to 80% of the current salary of the sitting President.
✔ This currently amounts to KES 693,000 per month.
3. Entertainment Allowance
✔ A retired President receives 15% of the current President’s monthly salary.
✔ Amount: KES 129,937.50 per month.
4. Housing Allowance
✔ 23% of the current President’s monthly salary for housing.
✔ Amount: KES 199,237.50 per month.
✔ Covers both urban and rural residences.
5. Office Space
✔ Office space of up to 1,000 square metres.
✔ Fully furnished with office machines, equipment, and supplies.
✔ Government covers maintenance costs.
6. Official Vehicles
✔ Two new saloon cars, engine capacity not exceeding 3000cc, replaced every 3 years.
✔ Two four-wheel drive vehicles, engine capacity at least 3400cc, replaced every 3 years.
7. Fuel Allowance
✔ 15% of the current President’s salary.
✔ Amount: KES 129,937.50 per month.
8. Utility Allowance
✔ Covers electricity, water, and telephone bills.
✔ 23% of the current President’s salary.
✔ Amount: KES 199,237.50 per month.
9. Medical Cover
✔ Full medical and hospital cover for:
- The retired President.
- Spouse.
- Children under 18 years.
✔ Includes local and overseas treatment with a reputable insurance company.
10. Additional Benefits
A retired President is entitled to:
✔ Two personal assistants.
✔ Four secretaries.
✔ Four messengers.
✔ Four drivers.
✔ Security personnel, including:
- Personal security & escort.
- Security at urban and rural residences.
✔ Four cooks.
✔ Four housekeepers.
✔ Four gardeners.
✔ Four laundry persons.
✔ Four house cleaners.
✔ Office maintenance.
✔ Vehicle maintenance expenses.
✔ A diplomatic passport for the President and spouse.
✔ Local travel allowance.
✔ International travel allowance: - Up to four trips per year, each lasting up to two weeks.
✔ Access to V.I.P. lounges at all airports in Kenya.
11. State Funeral
✔ Upon their death, a retired President shall receive a State funeral.
Summary of Presidential Retirement Benefits
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Lump Sum Payment | 1-year salary for each term served |
| Monthly Pension | 80% of the current President’s salary (KES 693,000) |
| Entertainment Allowance | 15% of the President’s salary (KES 129,937.50) |
| Housing Allowance | 23% of the President’s salary (KES 199,237.50) |
| Office Space | 1,000 sqm, fully furnished |
| Official Vehicles | 2 saloon cars (≤3000cc), 2 SUVs (≥3400cc) – replaced every 3 years |
| Fuel Allowance | 15% of the President’s salary (KES 129,937.50) |
| Utilities Allowance | 23% of the President’s salary (KES 199,237.50) |
| Medical Cover | Full coverage (local & overseas) for President, spouse, and children under 18 |
| Additional Benefits | Assistants, secretaries, security, domestic staff, vehicle & office maintenance, diplomatic passport, travel allowances |
| State Funeral | Upon death, a State funeral is provided |
Conclusion
The Presidential Retirement Benefits Act ensures that a retired President in Kenya enjoys a comfortable lifestyle with a generous pension, official vehicles, security, office space, and allowances.
For further details, visit:
🔹 Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.
