MPs plan to change pensions law to lock out civil servants who exit early

President Uhuru Kenyatta. He is keen on implementing new salary and pension structures that will see politicians and government officials losing a number of benefits.[File, Standard]

Cabinet secretaries whose terms are not renewed may not enjoy retirement benefits if an amendment to the pensions law goes through in Parliament.

The amendment will increase the number of years a State officer must serve to be eligible for pension from five to 10 years.