digital pension system Stories

Kenya to fully digitise pension payments by July 2025 to combat fraud
Kenya to fully digitise pension payments by July 2025 to combat fraud
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

CS Mbadi told the Senate on Wednesday that the current manual system has not only delayed pension disbursements but has also exposed retirees to sophi...

Pension crisis: Universities, state agencies among top defaulters holding Sh57 billion
Pension crisis: Universities, state agencies among top defaulters holding Sh57 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

Public institutions are responsible for Sh54.4 billion of the unremitted funds, while Sh2.4 billion is owed by private sector entities.

80% of pensioners registered on new digital platform ahead of February 28 deadline
80% of pensioners registered on new digital platform ahead of February 28 deadline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

By January 31, 353,586 pensioners comprising 268,236 principal pensioners and 85,350 dependents were already part of the system.

Government launches digital headcount of retirees to remove ghost pensioners, reduce wasteful spending
Government launches digital headcount of retirees to remove ghost pensioners, reduce wasteful spending
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo stated that the February deadline is non-negotiable.

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