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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.

Pensioners miss out on Sh34 billion payments due to Treasury delays, system downtime
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

As of September 30, 2024, pension payments for ordinary and commuted pensions had reached Sh58.57 billion, but only Sh24.23 billion was covered by exc...

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.

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.

Pension payments fall by Sh23 billion as government faces cash crunch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2024

This shortfall is compounded by rising pension costs, driven by a wave of retirements.

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