Governor Mandago calls for reduction on retirement age

Uasin Gishu County governor Jackson Mandago during the interview in his office in Eldoret. He said that he will not clear any staff working in his county, to seek political ambition if he or she has not cleared with editors. 08.02.2017. PHOTOS BY PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD.

Governor Jackson Mandago wants the retirement age lowered from 60 to 55 years.

He said this would create room for more youths to get employment.

 "I urge the National Assembly and Public Service Commission to consider lowering the retirement age so that many college and university graduates being released into the job market have something to do," Mr Mandago said.

 "Lowering the retirement age will also reduce the funds used to pay public servants," he added.