Retirement Benefits for the Deputy President in Kenya

The Retirement Benefits (Deputy President and Designated State Officers) Act outlines the retirement benefits for a Deputy President in Kenya. These benefits also apply to a retired Vice President.

Retirement Benefits Entitlements

A retired Deputy President or retired Vice President is entitled to receive the following benefits for life:

1. Monthly Pension
   • 80% of the Deputy President’s current monthly salary (KES 589,050.40).
2. Lump Sum Payment
   • A one-time payment equivalent to one year’s salary for each term served in office.
3. Official Vehicles
   • Two saloon vehicles with an engine capacity not exceeding 2000 cc, replaceable every four years.
   • One four-wheel drive vehicle with an engine capacity not exceeding 3000 cc, replaceable every four years.
4. Fuel Allowance
   • 15% of the Deputy President’s current salary (KES 110,446.95 per month).
5. Medical Cover
   • Comprehensive medical and hospital cover for local and overseas treatment for the retired Deputy President and their spouse, provided by a reputable insurance company.
6. Additional Benefits (As per the Third Schedule of the Act)
   • Two drivers
   • One personal assistant
   • One accountant
   • One secretary
   • Two housekeepers
   • Two senior support staff
   • Two cooks
   • Two gardeners
   • Two cleaners
   • Armed security guards, provided upon request
   • Diplomatic passports for the retired Deputy President and their spouse
   • Office and office equipment
   • Maintenance expenses for government-provided vehicles
   • Access to the VIP Lounge II at all airports in Kenya

For more details, refer to the Retirement Benefits (Deputy President and Designated State Officers) Act:
Kenya Law – Retirement Benefits Act