Kenya’s pension bill hits Sh200bn as retirees face delays
The National Treasury spent Sh207.19 billion on pension and gratuities in the financial year ending June 2025.
The National Treasury spent Sh207.19 billion on pension and gratuities in the financial year ending June 2025.
As of June 2023, total unremitted contributions stood at Sh26.9 billion, with a large portion owed by various government agencies, counties, and former municipal councils.
The report suggests that retirement benefits are not being preserved primarily for post-employment living but are instead being used to cover unresolved financial demands.
The Treasury’s failure to fully fund pension obligations comes as it faces mounting pressure to clear a Sh57.24 billion pension bill in June alone.
The Treasury, which defaulted on Sh23 billion last year, is now banking on a new Pension Management System to streamline access and reduce pressure on its cash-strapped operations.