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Originally published by Capital Newstop
January 27, 2026
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Over Half of MPs Likely to Lose Seats in 2027, Wetang’ula warns as pension reforms resurface
Citing an actuarial report presented to a parliamentary pensions committee, Wetang’ula said the House faces an attrition rate of 56 per cent, meaning a majority of MPs will not serve in the next Parliament. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has warned that over half of Members of Parliament are likely to lose their seats in the 2027 General Election. This projection has reignited discussions on pension and medical insurance reforms for legislators exiting public service.
- An actuarial report presented to a parliamentary pensions committee indicates an attrition rate of 56 per cent for current MPs.
- The current Parliamentary Pensions Act offers a lifelong monthly pension of at least Sh125,000 only to legislators serving two full terms and reaching age 45.
- Various amendment bills have been proposed to extend pension eligibility to one-term MPs and increase entitlements for early cohorts of former lawmakers, some suggesting a monthly pension of at least Sh100,000 for those who served between 1984 and 2001.
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