Senators to Benefit From Parliamentary Pension Scheme Under New Law

Under the new law, Senators will now be treated as part of the parliamentary pension system, ensuring they are entitled to retirement benefits similar to those of MPs, in line with their service in Parliament...

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President William Ruto has assented to the Parliamentary Pensions Amendment Bill 2023, officially including Senators in the parliamentary pension scheme, ending a prolonged dispute over retirement benefits.

The new law aligns the pension framework with the 2010 Constitution, which established a bicameral Parliament.
Key figures involved include President William Ruto and Senators.
The legislation updates the Parliamentary Pensions Act of 1983 to extend eligibility to both Members of the National Assembly and Senators.