Former Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has formally requested an enhancement of his retirement benefits under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, 2003 (revised 2012).
In a letter dated January 8, 2026, he cited rising living costs since the last adjustment in 2023, inflationary pressures, heightened security needs amid the current political environment, and an expanded mandate involving regional and international engagements.
The National Treasury’s Pensions Department acknowledged receipt in a response dated January 28, 2026.
The department confirmed processing the request per relevant sections of the Act and the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, but emphasized that this is merely an acknowledgment—not approval.
The proposed increases include: Lump sum pension: from Ksh 170.21 million to Ksh 210 million (+23%), Monthly pension: from Ksh 700,000 to Ksh 875,000 (+25%), Annual office budget: from Ksh 50 million to Ksh 82 million (+64%) and Security personnel: from 30 to 48 (+60%).
The total projected cost stands at Ksh 293 million (one-time) plus Ksh 151 million annually, equating to Ksh 746 million over three years.
The request has been provisionally included in the FY 2026/27 draft estimates under Vote 1104. Final approval awaits Cabinet endorsement (February 2026), parliamentary appropriation (March-June 2026), and public participation as required by Article 201 of the Constitution.
This development highlights ongoing debates in Kenya about benefits for former high-ranking officials, especially amid economic pressures and political activity by retirees.
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