The Kenyan Senate is pushing for an extension of the Multi-Agency Taskforce tasked with addressing over KSh 80 billion in county pension arrears. The Senate Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds (CPISFC) seeks more time for the task force to reconcile discrepancies and finalize a payment strategy for the crippling debt.

• The pension liabilities have surpassed KSh 80 billion, fueled by accumulated penalties and interest.
• CPISFC Chairperson and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi highlighted the need for a comprehensive report, including input from Nairobi and Mombasa counties, which are major defaulters.
• The Taskforce was established by the National Treasury to resolve significant mismatches between debt figures reported by counties and pension schemes, such as KSh 82 billion reported by schemes versus KSh 40 billion by the Council of Governors.