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UoN retirees face pension crisis as varsity fails to remit Sh7.2 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

According to the audit, the UoN, as the primary sponsor, owed the pension scheme Sh7,223,501,000 an increase of over Sh1 billion from the previous yea...

New reforms allow Kenyans to contribute up to Sh30,000 monthly to pension schemes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The reform includes a substantial increase in the monthly deductible pension contribution limit, which has been raised from Sh20,000 to Sh30,000.

CBK survey shows more Kenyans saving with NSSF to secure future in retirement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

This growth is attributed to the full implementation of the NSSF Act, which was previously delayed due to a court injunction.This growth is attributed...

County governments struggling to settle retirees' dues as funds diverted to other uses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

The diversion of funds has left many retirees, some of whom have passed away, without the financial support they worked hard to secure during their em...

MPs reject accountants’ proposal to give Auditor Generals huge retirement perks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

Other high-end benefits requested by ICPAK included a dedicated driver, personal assistant, housekeeper, gardener, cleaner, and two armed security gua...

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.

Senate flags 29 state agencies for age violations, ethnic imbalance in workforce
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2024

The Committee led by Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute, raised concerns over the dominance of Kalenjin and Kikuyu communities in the workforce of these a...

Untapped potential of older workers key to addressing labour underutilisation
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 05, 2024

When becoming jobless, seniors tend to leave the labour force altogether rather than job-seeking.

National Assembly committee rejects MPs' push for one-term pension perks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

The Finance Committee said introducing a gratuity scheme for MPs would be too expensive for the government.

Relief for pensioners as Parliament passes Pensions Amendment Bill, 2022
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 07, 2024

Sponsored by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), the bill amends the Pensions Act to establish a clear timeline for pension disbursement and expedit...

Mbadi commits to releasing pension money for retired civil servants
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 03, 2024

"We must settle all their pensions for those who are eligible," he promised.

Court suspends Ruto’s directive on mandatory retirement for public servants
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2024

The measure was part of broader austerity steps aimed at adjusting government spending in light of the Finance Bill, 2024's withdrawal.

Population council calls for policy overhaul as Kenya approaches 57.8 million people by 2030
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2024

The report reveals that the proportion of children under 15 has been declining, while the numbers of youth, working-age adults, women of reproductive...

Court orders Isiolo County to pay Sh675.7m in interest on employee deductions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2024

According to the agreement, the total debt comprised a principal sum of Sh87 million and accrued interest of Sh675.7 million.

Alarm as millions of Kenyan workers risk old age poverty
Francis Ayieko  |  Jun 02, 2024

The Retirement Benefits Authority says seven out of 10 Kenyans in the labour market are likely to live in poverty after retirement.

NSSF faces succession crisis with no employees under 30, majority above 50 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 20, 2024

The absence of younger workers poses a significant challenge for the institution grappling with a succession crisis.

Garissa youth urged to join pension schemes for future financial security
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 17, 2024

RBA CEO called upon government agencies and non-state actors to intensify awareness campaigns and encourage individuals to save a portion of their ear...

KUPPET raises alarm over lack of trustees for retirement benefits scheme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2024

Secretary-General Akelo Misori wants the Treasury ministry to act promptly to protect pensioners’ hard-earned savings

Retirement headache: Why some older workers are unable to retire
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 21, 2024

These stories resonate with many retirees in Nairobi, as highlighted by a 2022 survey conducted by the Retirement Benefits Authority.

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