Tsc Set to Reduce Retirement Age Of Teachers to 55 Years
Teachers, classified as civil servants, are facing impending changes as a bill aimed at altering their mandatory retirement age is introduced in parliament.
The Kenyan government, under the Kenya Kwanza initiative, is committed to ensuring that older public officials exit service to create opportunities for younger individuals.
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A parliamentary discussion is underway to reduce the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 55, allowing younger people to enter public service.
Individuals nearing the age of 55 will receive training on transitioning into retirement before being removed from the payroll upon reaching that age. Those already 55 and older have undergone training but will be notified of the impending changes before retirement.
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On August 3, 2023, the National Assembly’s Labour committee, during deliberations on the Public Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2023, expressed intentions to introduce an amendment capping the retirement age at 55.
Sponsored by Embakasi Central MP Benjamin Gathiru, the bill also aims to limit acting capacities to six months.
MPs such as Fabian Muli of Kangundo advocate for further reductions in the retirement age to better serve the youth population.
The proposed amendments, if passed, would lead to early retirements for many civil servants, posing financial challenges for the government already burdened with a substantial pension bill.
The retirement age was raised from 55 to 60 in 2009 due to increasing pension costs.
A significant portion of national government employees, as of 2016, fell within the 51 to 60 age bracket.
The proposed bill also outlines regulations for acting appointments, emphasizing qualifications and competence.
Former CS Public Service Commission, Aisha Jumwa, halted the practice of extending service for retired officers, including teachers, citing statutory retirement age regulations.
Tsc Set to Reduce Retirement Age Of Teachers to 55 Years