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Workers say pension savings won't support them in retirement

The launch of the ICEA LION retirement preparedness index (IRPI) report in Nairobi on November 18, 2025. [David Gichuru,Standard]

Majority of employees say their current pension savings, investments or pension plans will not be enough to support them when they stop working.

According to the ICEA Retirement Preparedness Index released yesterday, 37 per cent of working population said pension savings would not support them, while 35 per cent are not sure.

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