Former Chief Justice David Maraga and his wife leave the Supreme Court building on Monday. He will receive a lump-sum payment for his 18 years of service in the Judiciary and a monthly pension accompanied by other benefits befitting the title of Chief Justice. Mr Maraga, who attained the age of 70 on January 12, is to be paid based on the Retirement Benefits (Deputy President and Designated State Officers) Act, 2015, that commenced on July 9, 2015. FUEL ALLOWANCETo ensure that the vehicles are not grounded, Maraga will be paid a fuel allowance equivalent to 15 per cent of the current monthly salary of the office holder. Having been appointed the second CJ after the promulgation of the Constitution on August 27, 2010, he will get a monthly pension equal to 80 per cent of his last monthly salary.

Source: Standard Digital January 12, 2021 18:36 UTC