Mama Ngina Kenyatta’s monthly salary is Ksh Sh568, 218
The spouse of Kenya’s first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta is paid Ksh 568,218, amount which is not subjected to tax. In addition to the monthly salary, Ngina is provided with security.
Treasury officials say the payment is tied to the law that provides for a spouse of a sitting or retired president to be paid 40 percent of the current salary paid to the sitting head of state should their husband die.
Mama Ngina Kenyatta holds no position in the society except being the wife of Jomo Kenyatta, she is being paid for being the “former First Lady”.
Apart from Ngina Kenyatta, others who withdraw monthly salary include President Uhuru’s wife, Margaret Kenyatta and DP Rutos wife Rachel Ruto,both earn in excess of Ksh500,000 per month. They also have a budget from the Treasury.
Mama Ngina Kenyatta is the richest woman in Kenya,her wealth is estimated at over Ksh100 billion.She owns Heritage Hotel,thousands of apartments,shares in Kenya Power,Brookside Dairy Limited,CBA Bank among other assets.