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Africa May 16, 1:00 pm

Staff Departures Expected at DP Kindiki’s Office Amid Gratuity Payments

Staff resignations at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's office are anticipated as Sh95 million is earmarked for gratuity payments

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  • Several staff members at DP Kindiki's office are planning to resign ahead of the 2027 elections
  • Sh95.4 million has been set aside for gratuity payments to departing staff
Why it matters

The stakes

  • The impending resignations could impact the functions of the Deputy President's office as 2027 approaches
  • Setting aside a substantial amount for gratuity payments indicates serious turnover and instability in staffing
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  • This shake-up arrives in the lead-up to the 2027 elections in Kenya, highlighting changing political landscapes
  • The move reflects a trend of political ambitions among government staff, which is becoming more common as elections approach

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Resignations are looming at the Deputy President Kithure Kindiki ahead of the 2027 elections with the office now forced to set aside Sh95.4 million for gratuity payments

The revelation was made yesterday by Principal Administrative Secretary Moses Mbaruku when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security for the consideration of the estimates for the financial year 2026/2027

What happened

  • Several staff members at DP Kindiki's office are planning to resign ahead of the 2027 elections
  • Sh95.4 million has been set aside for gratuity payments to departing staff
  • Principal Administrative Secretary Moses Mbaruku revealed these details during a National Assembly Committee meeting
  • Many employees are reportedly on contracts and think they can pursue political ambitions
  • The budget for recurrent expenditure has been revised upwards due to anticipated staff exits

Why this matters

  • The impending resignations could impact the functions of the Deputy President's office as 2027 approaches
  • Setting aside a substantial amount for gratuity payments indicates serious turnover and instability in staffing
  • Staff departures could also signal broader political movements as employees aim to transition into electoral roles

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