Bill to Limit Retirement Age to 60 and 65 has been Approved by MPs

Bill to Limit Retirement Age to 60 and 65 has been Approved by MPs

Bill to Limit Retirement Age to 60 and 65 has been Approved by MPs. The DPR committee has approved a bill that seeks to raise the retirement age of civil servants from 60 and 65 for the disabled to 65, despite opposition from several stakeholders.

In a report to the National Assembly, the Labor committee led by Runnyenges MP Eric Muchangi said the age limit was discriminatory because it was justified in employment law and practice because it would allow the industry to continue and absorb. young professionals.

The Council stated that the move will also adjust the Public Service Commission Act and the Social Security Fund Act to ensure the retirement age as set out in Section 2 of the Act, which states that the retirement age is 60.

The Public Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, sponsored by Embakasi Central MP Benjamin Mwangi, seeks to amend the Public Service Commission Act 2017 to set a mandatory age of 60 to increase employment for Kenyans under 60. It also addresses the issue of officers who have served for more than six months . “The Section 80 amendment provides for a retirement age of 60 years and for disabled persons 65 years,” the report said.

However, the committee has asked rare organizations or institutions to allow them to retain employees after retirement because they have rare skills and educational competencies. Committees should identify and document rare knowledge, skills and abilities.

During the officer’s tenure, the committee rejected a six-month offer and granted a 12-month layoff, after which the position was to be declared vacant and the officer was not entitled to any benefits. after the specified period.

According to the committee, the six-month limit would lead to labor practices contrary to Articles 27 and 41 (1) of the constitution, freedom of discrimination and the right to fair labor practices, as well as section 5 of the Labor Law. Employers must pay their employees the same salary for work of equal value.

Bill to Limit Retirement Age to 60 and 65 has been Approved by MPs