Addressing the press yesterday,
Uhuru, through his Director of Communication Kanze Dena, accused Ruto’s
government of withholding the former president’s budget, denying him an office,
cars and refusing to renew the contracts of his staff all of which he is entitled
to as retired president.
However, in a quick rejoinder,
Ruto, through government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura, refuted the
claims, insisting that Uhuru continues to enjoy his benefits as a retired
president that he is entitled to.
In the statement, the government
clarified that Uhuru’s office has been allocated 14 vehicles which were
maintained and fueled by the state.
Further, the spokesperson
rubbished claims that Uhuru’s fuel cards were blocked, stating that the
vehicles are fueled through the State House Master Cards with records showing
that several vehicles were fueled as recently as May 15, 2024.
The vehicles, according to
Mwaura are also routinely maintained and serviced at State House with the most
recent services having been offered on April 5, May 7, May 8, and May 15, 2024.
Mwaura further clarified that
the vehicles Uhuru was using were not as old as earlier alleged and were
purchased in the years between 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Additionally, it was reported
that Uhuru's office had made a request asking the national government for 4 new
vehicles whose cost is KSh140 million.
On the issue of salaries, the
government noted that two employees, Kanze Dena (Director of Communications)
and George Kariuki from Uhuru's Office were not listed as public servants
hence, they are not entitled to be on the government payroll.
On the office matter, the
government maintained that Uhuru had declined to occupy the space provided to
him in Nyari, Nairobi County which was previously occupied by Former President
Mwai Kibaki.
Additionally, the
government maintained that it was paying Uhuru and his staffers salaries
on time.
The Kenya DAILY POST
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