Moses Kuria: Will Ruto's Senior Economic Advisor Get Retirement Perks after His Resignation?
- Moses Kuria tendered his resignation after serving for nine months as President William Ruto's senior economic advisor
- Kuria, who has served in Ruto's government for 30 months, said he resigned to pursue personal interests
- Kuria is entitled to retirement benefits as a Cabinet secretary, having served in the position for 21 months
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President William Ruto's senior economic advisor Moses Kuria has resigned.
Source: Twitter
Why did Moses Kuria resign from Ruto's govt?
Kuria held the position after his appointment to the President's Council of Affairs in August 2025.
In a post shared on his social media account, Kuria said he tendered his resignation, which the president accepted, to pursue personal interests.
"The President has graciously accepted my decision to resign from government. As I move on to pursue personal interests, I am proud of the work the President and I did to implement the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda," said Kuria.
What were Kuria's initial roles in Ruto's govt?
The former Gatundu South Member of Parliament (MP) served for nine months as Cabinet secretary (CS) of Public Service before he was dismissed in July 2024.
He was appointed as Cabinet secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry in September 2022 and served for 11 months.
His role as the Senior Economic Advisor lasted for a stint of ten months.
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Will Kuria get retirement perks as Ruto's advisor?
According to the Retirement Benefits Act and related law, presidential advisors in Kenya are not entitled to any retirement benefits.
However, they may enjoy some benefits outlined in the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which are not part of the public service retirement benefits.
However, according to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), the specific benefits, including pension, gratuity, and security, depend on the advisor's position and whether he or she was appointed or elected.
What are Moses Kuria's retirement benefits as Cabinet secretary?
Meanwhile, the Pension Act entitles Kuria to retirement benefits as a Cabinet secretary.
Kuria served in the Kenya Kwanza administration as a CS for 20 months since his appointment in September 2022.
He is entitled to pensions, gratuities, and other allowances accrued to a state officer.
Kuria will pocket a monthly pension equal to 80% of his monthly salary as Cabinet Secretary, which was about KSh 957,000.
How much was Kuria paid as economic advisor?
According to State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito President Ruto's advisors are in the same pay grade as Cabinet secretaries and principal secretaries.
Other advisors are paid based on the job group they are in and their expertise.
Kuria, who was a senior economic advisor, earned a total gross salary of KSh 957,000, plus medical, travel and other allowances that stretch the pay to around KSh 1 million.
The earnings included a basic salary of KSh 574,200, a house allowance of KSh 200,000, with a salary market adjustment of KSh 182,800.
He was also entitled to other benefits, including medical insurance, official transport, airtime allowance, leave allowance, mortgage loan and car loan.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
