Retired Nairobi County employees are facing significant financial hardship due to persistent delays in receiving their pension benefits. Eastleigh South Ward MCA Nicholas Juma has raised concerns in the Nairobi County Assembly, demanding answers regarding the delayed payments from the Local Authorities Pension Trust (LAPFUND) and the remittance of statutory deductions.

• The assembly is probing the cause of delays by LAPFUND and the total number of retirees yet to receive terminal dues.
• Key persons involved include Eastleigh South Ward MCA Nicholas Juma and the Chairperson of the Sectoral Committee on Labour and Social Welfare.
• The issue highlights the ongoing pressure on county governments to improve financial accountability and honor pension obligations, crucial for retirees' healthcare, housing, and daily living expenses.