Uhuru Welcomes Court Guidance on Retired Presidents, Supports New Jubilee Chapter
The former President noted that the High Court ruling interpreted Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which provides guidance on the transition of retired presidents from formal political leadership.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed the High Court's decision regarding the transition of retired presidents from formal political leadership, hailing it as a reflection of Kenya's growing democratic maturity and the rule of law. In a statement released on Tuesday, Kenyatta expressed profound respect for the judiciary. The statement, signed by his Communications Secretary Kanze Dena-Mararo, indicated that the ruling provided clarity on the longstanding issue of the Jubilee Party chairmanship.
The High Court's interpretation of Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act offered guidance on how retired presidents should transition from their political roles. Kenyatta emphasized that the decision should not be seen as a limitation on his political activities but as evidence of Kenya's advancement in democracy.
He noted that true leadership is defined by the trust earned during and after public service, rather than by the positions one holds. The former Head of State clarified that the delay in handing over the Jubilee Party chairmanship was due to an internal dispute, not Kenyatta's unwillingness to step down. The dispute required legal clarity before it could be resolved, and once the court provided this guidance, the path forward became clear.
Kenyatta affirmed his readiness to see the handover of the chairmanship carried out openly, lawfully, and in strict compliance with the party's constitution. The statement reassured that the former President is fully committed to a transition guided by the rule of law, the party's constitution, and the leadership of the next generation.
While the statement did not name a successor or set a date for the transition, it reaffirmed Kenyatta's dedication to a process guided by legal requirements and the party's governing structures. The arrival of the High Court's ruling and the official response from the Office of the 4th President comes amid political shifts ahead of the 2027 General Election in Kenya.
Parties are reviewing their leadership structures and political strategies, and the resolution of the chairmanship issue could provide clarity for the Jubilee Party as it prepares for the next electoral cycle. The Office of the 4th President emphasized Kenyatta's readiness for the party's progress to continue without any hindrances.
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