News
CJ Koome appoints new chairpersons, members to six specialised tribunals
The appointments were made by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) under various laws governing the tribunals, with most taking effect in September 2026.
Retirement benefits
Exclusives
Economist warns against political influence in use of pension savings
Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Odhiambo Ramogi said he was “very uncomfortable” with the idea of greater government involvement in pensioners’ money, arguing that retirement savings should not be expo...
Corridors of Justice
Court declares law barring retired presidents from politics unconstitutional
Justice Bahati Mwamuye, in a judgment delivered on Monday, September 21, 2026, declared Sections 4(1), 4(2), 4(3) and the entirety of Section 6 of the Act unconstitutional, null and void.
Education and Career
313 ECDE officers ask Senate to fix 11-year career, pension dispute
Represented by lead petitioner Peter Makara, the officers said they were originally teachers employed by TSC on permanent and pensionable terms before being appointed as ECDE programme officers under the Minist...
Education and Career
TSC blames budget shortfalls for delays in teacher promotions, acting allowances
TSC told senators that budget shortfalls are affecting the timing of acting compensation, teacher recruitment and promotions, as lawmakers raised concerns about teacher welfare, succession planning and retireme...
Business
Pension funds seek treasury lifeline over Sh71bn county arrears
CPF Group is proposing that the National Treasury issue the bond on behalf of all the 47 county governments. Under the arrangement, pension schemes would receive the outstanding money immediately, while countie...
Politics
What is at stake for Uhuru Kenyatta in proposed benefits withdrawal
Under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, Uhuru Kenyatta receives a monthly pension of about Sh1.1 million, which is 80 per cent of the salary of the sitting President, currently Sh1.44 million.
Politics
Jubilee warns against move targeting Uhuru’s retirement benefits
ubilee Secretary General Moitalelel Ole Kenta said the government should concentrate on delivering solutions to citizens instead of engaging in political blame games
News
Nandi Senator files motion to suspend or cut ex-president Uhuru's retirement benefits
In a motion presented to the Thirteenth Parliament (Fourth Session) on May 4,2026, Senator Cherarkey argues that the law is intended to preserve the dignity and neutrality of retired heads of state.
News
Retirement benefits payments earned after July 2025 now tax-free, KRA confirms
KRA explained that the tax exemption applies to both employees and employers and is intended to ease the financial load on retirees and other beneficiaries