Bring those involved in stealing pensioners' money to justice

Bring those involved in stealing pensioners' money to justice.

Long queues in post offices across the country towards the tail end of each month are common occurrences. On those queues that last for several days are old men and women; some frail, some sick while others look gloomy. All are hoping to get their pension dues, but it has never been easy for many of them.

In yet another damning report about wastage in public financing, the Auditor General’s office has detailed how Sh67 billion meant for pensioners has been expropriated through fraudulent means. The colossal sum of money was paid out to individuals who are not entitled to any pension payment, and to others whose identities are doubtful.