Court upholds ban on retired Presidents holding political party office

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s continued roles in the Jubilee Party and Azimio coalition has come under renewed scrutiny after the High Court upheld a law restricting retired Presidents from holding political party office beyond six months after leaving State House.

The court dismissed a petition challenging Section 6(1) of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, ruling that the provision limits formal party leadership but does not bar retired presidents from belonging to parties or participating in political activities.