Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare Stories

Senate targets Technical University of Kenya bosses, banks in Sh4.3 billion pension scandal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2025

Thousands of current and former TUK employees risk losing their life savings amid allegations of negligence and fund misuse.

Treasury CS Mbadi faces Sh500,000 fine for skipping Senate grilling on delayed pension payments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on Monday expressed frustration, accusing CS Mbadi of being evasive and undermining Parliam...

Senate invites public views on Social Protection Bill, 2025
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 22, 2025

The Bill aims to create a comprehensive legal and institutional framework to guide the implementation of social protection interventions.

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...

Senators seek payments for former KCC workers awaiting dues for decades
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

The committee members expressed concern for the petitioners, many of whom are now elderly.

Senate committee seeks arrest of Isiolo Governor Abdi for ignoring summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2024

The Labour Committee’s decision comes amid numerous similar summons from various Senate committees, including the Health Committee.

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