Blow to military personnel as bid to get pay faster flops

President Uhuru Kenyatta awards recruit,Ken Gitonga, of the Yellow Company, best marksman, during the General Service Unit recruits Passing out parade in Embakasi, Nairobi. [Courtesy]

Parliament has thwarted efforts by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to hasten payment of pensions, gratuities and compensation to soldiers and their families.

This was after the National Assembly nullified regulations meant to guide the process.