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December 2, 2025
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Senator Demands Govt Fire All Civil Servants Over 60

Senator Demands Govt Fire All Civil Servants Over 60

Over 25,000 government workers are over the retirement age of 60 according to data from the PSC, which means hundreds could immediately find themselves jobless...

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Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has demanded the government dismiss all civil servants aged over 60 years to create job opportunities for the youth. This call aligns with long-standing concerns from auditors and commissions regarding an ageing workforce in the public sector.

  • Approximately 25,879 employees across 520 agencies were aged between 56 and 60 years as of a July 2024 report.
  • The demand comes as youth unemployment in Kenya stands at about 67% among individuals aged 15 to 34.
  • Senator Cherargei questioned why a majority of Public Service Commission employees are older people, arguing that clinging to public offices worsens youth unemployment.

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