The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) has urged Members of Parliament to amend the County Assemblies Pension Scheme Bill, 2024, warning that the current draft fails to safeguard the long-term welfare of Members of County Assemblies (MCAs).
Speaking during a meeting with the National Assembly’s Committee on Social Protection chaired by Kipkelion West MP Hillary Kosgei, CAF Secretary-General Seth Kamanza said the Bill, as written, falls short of protecting MCAs after leaving office.
He proposed increasing pension contributions from 7.5 per cent (employee) and 15 per cent (employer) to 12 per cent and 31 per cent respectively, and excluding MCAs from paying NSSF Tier II contributions while under the scheme.
CAF also called for the inclusion of post-retirement medical benefits and lowering the retirement age from 55 to 45 years to align with the realities of political service.
Kamanza further cited lessons from the 2019 County Governments Retirement Scheme, sections of which were declared unconstitutional in the Okoiti case, saying the new Bill must address similar legal gaps to avoid future challenges.
MP Kosgei acknowledged CAF’s concerns, noting that MCAs’ retirement structures should mirror those of Parliamentarians since both play parallel legislative roles.
CAF reiterated that MCAs deserve equitable treatment with other State officers, including access to comprehensive post-service medical cover and fair pension terms.
Speaking during a meeting with the National Assembly’s Committee on Social Protection chaired by Kipkelion West MP Hillary Kosgei, CAF Secretary-General Seth Kamanza said the Bill, as written, falls short of protecting MCAs after leaving office.
He proposed increasing pension contributions from 7.5 per cent (employee) and 15 per cent (employer) to 12 per cent and 31 per cent respectively, and excluding MCAs from paying NSSF Tier II contributions while under the scheme.
CAF also called for the inclusion of post-retirement medical benefits and lowering the retirement age from 55 to 45 years to align with the realities of political service.
Kamanza further cited lessons from the 2019 County Governments Retirement Scheme, sections of which were declared unconstitutional in the Okoiti case, saying the new Bill must address similar legal gaps to avoid future challenges.
MP Kosgei acknowledged CAF’s concerns, noting that MCAs’ retirement structures should mirror those of Parliamentarians since both play parallel legislative roles.
CAF reiterated that MCAs deserve equitable treatment with other State officers, including access to comprehensive post-service medical cover and fair pension terms.
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