Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has reignited a political showdown with former President Uhuru Kenyatta after filing a motion in Parliament seeking to drastically reduce or revoke the retirement benefits accorded to the retired Head of State.

In the motion, Cherargei wants Parliament to “revoke, reallocate or vary” the budget relating to the benefits of the former President, arguing that the funds would be better spent on the Kenyan people.

“The House recommends that any funds recovered from benefits previously accorded to the retired President shall be redirected to serve the interests and welfare of the people of Kenya,” part of the motion reads.

The senator has also called upon the Auditor General to conduct a full audit of all public resources allocated to Uhuru since he left office and to submit a report to Parliament within 60 days. Based on the audit findings, Cherargei wants lawmakers to approve the revocation or reallocation of budgetary provisions for the former President, subject to legal procedures.

The move comes in the wake of sustained attacks on Uhuru by allies of President William Ruto, of whom Cherargei is a vocal supporter. The former President has recently stepped up his political engagements, openly criticizing the current administration and endorsing opposition figures.

Speaking via phone to Jubilee party members during an event in Narok town, Uhuru threw his weight behind former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i as a potential presidential candidate. He also hit out at unnamed politicians who have criticized his continued involvement in politics, insisting that he retains the right to speak on national matters.

Cherargei’s motion is likely to face stiff opposition from lawmakers allied to the former President, who view it as a politically motivated witch-hunt rather than a genuine fiscal intervention. Critics argue that retired presidents, like all citizens, are entitled to dignity and security under the law.

If passed, the motion could set a precedent for scaling back post-presidential privileges, a move that would affect all future retired heads of state. The proposed audit and budget cuts would require parliamentary approval and would likely face legal challenges over constitutional protections for retired leaders.

At the time of reporting, the former President’s office had not issued an official response to the motion.