• At 88 years old, veteran lawyer John Khaminwa, one of Kenya’s most respected senior counsels, stated he is not yet ready to retire
• In a video shared on TikTok, Khaminwa explained he’s not on a pension and needs money adding that his ‘stomach still needs food’
• His statement stirred debate online; while some admired his dedication, others questioned why he’s still working

Veteran lawyer John Khaminwa is one of the oldest and longest-serving senior counsel in Kenya.

In a video shared on TikTok by Tumaini Zip, Khaminwa said he is not yet ready to retire despite being 88 years old.

He said he would continue working as long as necessary because is not on pension and still needs to eat.

“I am not on pension, I still need the money, and the stomach still needs food,” he stated.

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Kenyans react to John Khaminwa not retiring

Following his remarks, Kenyans online have expressed mixed reactions with a section supporting his decision to keep working while others question why he should do so at his age.

Abdishukri:

“Why didn’t he save?” This is going to be me in my 80s at the rate I am missing money. I need to start saving and investing.”

Nalaspride:

“Retire why? We should work till our last day. It keeps us alive. Don’t retire.”

Abina Gekera:

“He must have no planned well. Otherwise, he should have been enjoying his pension now.”

Tsbrian:

“You put words into his mouth. He didn’t say he needs the money. He said he’s not on pension.”

David Kiore:

“You are a patriot and a true fighter, May the Lord bless you with long life.”

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Reality:

“Work keeps him busy and gives him purpose to live.”

Roy Osumba:

“He should work; men get depressed when they retire. Keeping his mind busy is important.”

Kikomeko:

“Yes senior counsel no work no food.”

Harun Abdalla:

“Attorneys in America never retire until they decide to themselves.”

Zivanilogistics:

“He should be having a lot of money.”

John Khaminwa shares secret to living long healthy life

In a separate report by TUKO.co.ke, the 88-year-old lawyer advised Kenyans on how to stay healthy and live longer.

The veteran lawyer explained that he exercises a lot and eats healthy food to keep healthy and reads during his free time to relax.

Moreover, Khaminwa advised the young generation to gain interest in other people’s issues and not limit themselves to their own.

Source: TUKO.co.ke