The Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2022
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Mandatory 90-Day Payment Deadline
Inserts a new subsection (1A) into Section 6 of the Pensions Act (Cap. 189) establishing that pensions must be paid within ninety days from the date they become payable.
Targeting Pension Disbursement Delays
Explicitly designed to remedy administrative bottlenecks and payment delays experienced by pensioners immediately after their pension funds mature.
Applies to All Pensionable Public Officers
The timeline governs pensions granted under Section 6 of the Act, which covers various classes of retired officers in the public service.
Bill No.
No. 44 of 2022
Gazette No.
Supplement No. 169
Sponsor
Didmus Wekesa Barasa
Background
Public service retirees in Kenya frequently face long and challenging delays before receiving their statutory retirement benefits. The Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2022 addresses this welfare issue by introducing a clear statutory timeframe to expedite disbursements once an officer retires.
Key Amendments
- Insertion of Subsection (1A) in Section 6: The bill amends Section 6 of the Pensions Act (Cap. 189) to state that any pension granted under subsection (1) shall be paid within ninety days from the date on which the pension becomes payable.
New Obligations
- Prompt Processing by Administrators: Pension authorities and relevant government departments are legally required to process, finalize, and disburse pension payments to retirees within ninety days of eligibility.
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