Widowers of Female MPs to Receive Spousal Pension Under New Law

"His Excellency, the 1983 Act also did not recognize widowers in case of death of a member of parliament even though the practice does recognize widowers. So this bill now brings that into currency that widowers will now benefit from the pension estate of a deceased female Member..

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President William Ruto has signed the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Act into law, ensuring equal pension and spousal coverage for female Members of Parliament.

Widowers of deceased female MPs are now legally entitled to receive a spousal pension.
The law provides equal pension, gratuity, and dependent coverage for all MPs, regardless of gender.
MPs can now choose between receiving a pension or a gratuity at the end of their term.

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