80% of pensioners registered on new digital platform ahead of February 28 deadline
By January 31, 353,586 pensioners comprising 268,236 principal pensioners and 85,350 dependents were already part of the system.
According to the National Treasury's pension department, at least 80 per cent of pensioners and their beneficiaries have successfully registered on the new digital platform ahead of the February 28 deadline.
As reported by the Star, just 10 days before the deadline, 282,867 pensioners had already complied with the new requirement by February 18, 2025. The department is optimistic about reaching a near-complete transition.
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The latest government data shows that by January 31, 353,586 pensioners comprising 268,236 principal pensioners and 85,350 dependents were already part of the system.
Alfred Kagika, the Director of Pensions at the National Treasury, confirmed this and encouraged the remaining pensioners to use the last few days to update their details to avoid being excluded from the process.
Timely service delivery
Kagika explained that the digitisation of pension records aims to improve the efficiency and accessibility of state retirees' data, ensuring timely service delivery.
The digital platform, known as the e-Pensions Management Information System (e-PMIS), will provide pensioners with a seamless experience by allowing them to update their records from anywhere, removing the need for physical visits and long queues.
"We are happy that the majority of pensioners and their beneficiaries, like Joel Mutiso, who is being celebrated today as the oldest pensioner, having retired from the service in 1972, have embraced this transition. I call on those who are yet to register to hurry up so that they benefit from this seamless process," Kagika said during a visit to two of the country's oldest pensioners in Kangundo, Machakos County, as part of the registration mobilisation efforts.
The department is working closely with local chiefs and their assistants under the Nyumba Kumi initiative to raise awareness about the registration process in various public spaces, including barazas, funerals, and religious gatherings.
Kagika further emphasized that the digital platform will improve accuracy, reduce errors, and enhance security through biometric verification. This will result in faster processing and disbursement of pension benefits.
The e-PMIS will also integrate with other government platforms such as the human resource information system, IFMIS, and civil registration databases, enabling a fully automated pension administration system.
"The department is proud to spearhead this forward-looking initiative, reaffirming its commitment to delivering exemplary pension services that uphold the dignity and well-being of our retirees," Kagika added.
With the February 28 deadline fast approaching, the National Treasury is hopeful that the majority of pensioners will complete their registration, ensuring a smoother, more efficient process for accessing their benefits.
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