Former President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya has raised concerns about the lack of proper retirement benefits, including not receiving new vehicles as stipulated by law and being forced to use old vehicles that State House refused to fuel. Kanze Dena, the spokesperson for Uhuru Kenyatta, highlighted that the government has not addressed the issue of a fully furnished and maintained office for the former president. Additionally, there are grievances regarding the denial of budget allocation and the cancellation of fuel cards for vehicles used by the former First Lady Ngina Kenyatta.
Kanze Dena: The vehicles that his Excellency has currently were the ones that he drove off Kasarani after the inauguration. There was a conversation that began between the office of the 3rd retired President and State House and there is evidence. When that conversation was… https://t.co/HEFaG4xbQX
Kanze Dena on her contract: For two years I have not been remunerated. When I was asked to come and join the team, I joined the team. Somewhere along the way things were not working out so what is the best choice to do in terms of character? I chose to sail through the storms. I… https://t.co/SCMw6hr6JW
Kanze Dena: For 2 years we have not received budget allocation, we’ve been quiet. We’ve been communicating with the same State House that has refused to communicate with the office of the 3rdretired President. We didn’t say anything. It is not our intention for us to be in banter… https://t.co/6h5GrHPCTz
Return Of Uhuruto Wars Government Spokesman, Isaac Mwaura, has denied claims that the Ruto administration is frustrating former President, Uhuru Kenyatta. #NTVTonight @SChazima https://t.co/PCae9xi3gI
Kanze Dena: The vehicles that his Excellency has currently were the ones that he drove off Kasarani after the inauguration. There was a conversation that began between the office of the 3rdretired President and State House and there is evidence. When that conversation was… https://t.co/Js3OStzTaf
Kanze Dena, Spokesperson - Office of the 4th President: Part of the enactment of the Retirement Benefits Act comes with the goodwill of the government of the day. All we ask for as an office is that the rule of law should carry the day. The Nyari office is not his suitable choice… https://t.co/wmR7NS17L6
Govt. Denies Frustrating Uhuru: Mwaura accuses Uhuru of making unreasonable demands Mwaura: Uhuru is seeking to violate procurement laws Govt makes no comment on budgetary allocations #CitizenMondayReport @OBurrows https://t.co/ecfOrk5lls
Uhuru: Ruto Frustrating Me Retired President Uhuru accuses govt’ of frustrating him Uhuru: Government has stopped funding my operations Uhuru says the freeze has crippled his office operations Benefits to Mama Ngina have also been suspended #CitizenMondayReport @OBurrows https://t.co/23uQWAWhPs
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has accused State House of denying him budget to run his office; says he has not received a cent despite being allocated Sh503m in the current financial year. https://t.co/ZwgOV0ELWB
Ruto government denies withholding Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits; accuses him of refusing to occupy the designated Nyari office. https://t.co/IpHhJOxCBn
Gov’t responds to Uhuru’s statement on denied retirement benefits https://t.co/JUCRHRnE5e
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On #CitizenDayBreak this Tuesday: We delve into the politics of resources in a defining budget week. Fmr. President Uhuru Kenyatta says he has been denied funds despite budgetary allocations. We interrogate key allocations in the 2024 Budget with @SamGituku https://t.co/QTe8XpQLAe
RUTO GOVERNMENT denies withholding Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits; accuses him of refusing to occupy the designated Nyari office. https://t.co/nvXjDPtIzg
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Uhuru: Ruto Frustrating Me Former President Uhuru laments of budget freeze Uhuru claims government has stopped funding his operations Uhuru: The freeze has crippled my operations Benefits to Mama Ngina have also been suspended #CitizenBriefs @Wycliffeorandi https://t.co/wdTTLC9UAy
I fuel my cars, where are my perks? Uhuru fires at Ruto over denied retirement benefits https://t.co/lAxW9A43om
Kanze Dena: We all know that Mama Ngina Kenyatta in her capacity as the former first lady is entitled to benefits amounting to 50% of her husband’s pension. The 3 range rovers that Mama Ngina has in her possession were allocated to her by the late President Moi and the late… https://t.co/thvCj0vExH
Kanze Dena: The lack of access to our rightful budget allocation has forced Uhuru Kenyatta to run the office from his pocket, paying for all the bills the office incurs. The office notes with concern the choice of communication by State House to this office. State House chooses a… https://t.co/Zm1oo6WCvf
Kanze Dena: The budget is the core issue that the office seeks to have addressed. In the financial year 2022-2023, Parliament allocated this office 655 million shillings. To date, the office can only confirm roughly 28 million shillings spread across the payment of allowances for… https://t.co/Wbawts1mWk
Kanze Dena: Vehicles allocated to the Former President for personal use were not new. They were in fact the cars that were part of his motorcade when he left during his inauguration ceremony. This was agreed upon by State House, that the Former President uses the vehicles on… https://t.co/Olnt3pHplS
Kanze Dena: The statement that the Former President enjoys a fully furnished and maintained office of his choice, provided by the government, isn’t correct. The matter of the office has not been addressed or resolved to this date. However, I’d want to note that the office in… https://t.co/0XBwikvlyp
Kanze Dena: Former President Kenyatta has been sought to undertake various international roles especially within the region. These engagements necessitated the need to identify and establish a suitable office for the Former President to enable him carry out these roles. With no… https://t.co/soPLg2fxFP
Kanze Dena: The statement that the former president enjoys a fully furnished and maintained office of his choice, provided by the government, isn’t correct. The matter of the office has not been addressed or resolved to this date. However, I’d want to note that the office in… https://t.co/Uv6Jwh5WVq
Kanze Dena: Vehicles allocated to the former president for personal use were not new. They were in fact the cars that were part of his motorcade when he left during his inauguration ceremony. This was agreed upon by State House, that the former president uses the vehicles on… https://t.co/fRrd3aaldc
Kanze Dena: The office still awaits the confirmation and communication on why they blatantly refuse to renew contracts of two professional staff members, The administrator, Mr. George Kariuki and the Director Communication, Mrs. Kanze Dena Mararu. There’s also an issue of… https://t.co/xap0QhFgSC
Kanze Dena: It is therefore the position of the office of the 3rd retired President that the government of the day has not undertaken nor facilitated any repairs, maintenance of any vehicles under this office neither have they fueled any cars under this office https://t.co/ulx6mfg9Ak
Kanze Dena: There have been reports on some local dailies stating that State House has undertaken repairs and maintenance of vehicles under the former President’s office. That is incorrect. I did receive calls from some journalists to verify incomplete forms provided by a State… https://t.co/I7PyAQTs0y
In a press briefing via his Spokesperson Kanze Dena, the retired President listed a litany of grievances that paint a picture of frustration by State House. Read more here: https://t.co/ZwgOV0FjM9 https://t.co/38z8xwNoIe
Kanze Dena – Msemaji wa Rais Mstaafu, Uhuru Kenyatta: The office still awaits the confirmation and communication on why they blatantly refuse to renew contracts of two professional staff members, The administrator, Mr. George Kariuki and the Director Communication, Mrs. Kanze… https://t.co/F0NEKlPNl1
Kanze Dena – Msemaji wa Rais Mstaafu, Uhuru Kenyatta: Vehicles allocated to the former president for personal use were not new. They were in fact the cars that were part of his motorcade when he left during his inauguration ceremony. This was agreed upon by State House, that the… https://t.co/kJzYiX7NYA
Kanze Dena – Msemaji wa Rais Mstaafu, Uhuru Kenyatta: The statement that the former president enjoys a fully furnished and maintained office of his choice, provided by the government, isn’t correct. The matter of the office has not been addressed or resolved to this date.… https://t.co/jGtbzrY5UK
Kanze Dena: Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta was given old vehicles, State House refused to fuel them https://t.co/EMZhzPrt0T
RETIRED PRESIDENT Uhuru Kenyatta decries State House harassment of his staff in night phone calls; refusal to renew contracts of Spokesperson Kanze Dena and Administrative Secretary George Kariuki. https://t.co/PWKs3IJreo
SECURITY DETAIL of former First Lady Ngina Kenyatta yet to be reinstated since withdrawal in July 2023; her son, former President Uhuru, says State House also cancelled fuel cards for her cars. https://t.co/6I7AuE228D
RETIRED PRESIDENT Uhuru Kenyatta says he has not received new vehicles as stipulated in law; forced to use old transition fleet, which State House refused to fuel. https://t.co/Br4wNHk2J6
RETIRED PRESIDENT Uhuru Kenyatta accuses State House of denying him budget to run his office; says he has not received a cent despite being allocated Sh503m in the current financial year. https://t.co/fi2CelXIJR
Kanze Dena: Former president Uhuru Kenyatta was allocated two Toyota Land Cruisers, one Mercedes Benz and one Range Rover for his personal use. These vehicles were not new. The fuel cards given by the govt were blocked by State House since March 2023. https://t.co/5UL6Sjj59P
Kanze Dena: Yes, former president Uhuru Kenyatta received KSh48 million as gratuity. He is receiving his monthly allowances and has medical cover. However, he's not enjoying a fully-furnished and maintained office space as alluded to by spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. #NTVAdhuhuri https://t.co/NaNfUbLzce
Kanze Dena responds to Govt Spokesperson over Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits: 🧵 "Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is yet to enjoy fully furnished and maintained office. He is yet to receive new vehicles as stipulated in the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act." https://t.co/F5ox6ezusm
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