Retired Speakers to get hefty perks if Bill passes

Parliament Buildings. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Retired Speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate will henceforth enjoy hefty perks should the Finance Bill 2023 be approved by Parliament.

According to the Bill presented to legislators by the Treasury last week, former Speakers of Parliament will, during their lifetime, be entitled to a monthly pension equal to 80 per cent of their last monthly salary while in office.