Ex-Councilors seek Ruto-Raila”s intervention over denied Pension Payout

"The co-principals should put their heads together and find a way to help us. Some of our members are living in abject poverty,” the caucus chairman added - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A group of over 30 former councilors from Kisumu are appealing to President William Ruto and ODM Leader Raila Odinga for intervention regarding their stalled pension payout.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi dismissed a proposed Sh200,000 one-time payment, citing a lack of legal backing.
The former councilors, led by caucus chairman Obera Wamba, rejected Mbadi’s alternative offer of inclusion in the Inua Jamii cash transfer program, calling it an insult.
The Attorney General’s legal opinion in May 2023 found no lawful basis for the payout, stating the service did not meet the legal threshold for pension or gratuity.