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Unremitted pension contributions rise to Sh57 billion, threatening retirees' security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

A recent RBA survey highlighted the hardships facing retirees, with 57 per cent of pensioners stating that their savings were inadequate to sustain th...

RBA plans to block pension withdrawals for savers under 50 years
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 11, 2025

Workers below 50 years will no longer be allowed to withdraw pension savings when switching jobs.

Counties risk penalties over Sh91.2 billion unpaid pension deductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

Despite the Treasury forming a task force last year to address the growing pension arrears, the debt continues to rise.

Unpaid pension funds rise to Sh47.16 billion, leaving Kenyan retirees at risk
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

In Kenya, employers who delay sending pension money are fined Sh20,000 or five per cent of the unpaid amount every month.

CS Mbadi forms taskforce to address counties’ Sh80 billion pension arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

According to Mbadi, the team will develop a strategy that allows county governments to clear outstanding pension liabilities.

Treasury targets pension tax relief with new payment structure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2024

The proposals suggest raising the monthly deductible pension contributions from Sh20,000 to Sh30,000.

Crisis in Kenya's pension sector as Sh95 billion contributions remain unremitted
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2024

Unremitted employer pension contributions have emerged as the second-largest pending bill for parastatals.

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