Court order to pay ex-teachers Sh16.7b valid, declares judge

Retired teachers led by their secretary Gidraff Kimata (right) checking on a document at Nakuru high court on October 25,216 where the Controller of Budget Agnes Odhiambo appeared before Lady Justice Janet Mulwa to answer summons issued upon her by the court over retired teachers Pension payment.

An order by the court to pay retired teachers pension arrears of Sh16.7 billion is enforceable.

Nakuru High Court Judge, Justice Janet Mulwa in a ruling on an application by Teachers Service Commission said the judgment by Justice David Maraga as then was and upheld by the Court of Appeal is valid.