During a parliamentary session, lawmakers challenged the National Treasury and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to explain why many retired teachers and families of deceased teachers are still waiting months or even years to receive their benefits.
Kitutu Chache South MP Antony Kibagendi described the situation as a national crisis, revealing that some retired teachers have died before receiving their pensions.
He added that many dependants continue to struggle through lengthy administrative procedures while trying to access survivor benefits.
Kibagendi also raised concerns over reports that some families have allegedly been forced to pay bribes to speed up the processing of pension claims, calling for immediate intervention.
Lawmakers are now demanding a full report detailing the number of retirees yet to be paid, the total amount of money owed, the reasons behind the growing backlog, and a clear timeline for settling all pending claims.
Nominated MP Dorothy Muthoni said retirement is a predictable event and pension payments should never be delayed.
She said pensioners deserve to be treated with dignity and recognised for their years of dedicated service to the country.
Saku MP Ali Raso reminded the House that pensions are a legal and constitutional right, not a favour from the government.
Njoro MP Charity Chepkwony said it was painful to see teachers who spent decades educating the nation forced to struggle for benefits they had earned.
Bondo MP Gideon Ochanda questioned why delays persist despite retirement dates being known years in advance, arguing that proper planning should eliminate such problems.
Tigania West MP John Mutunga said many public servants lose both their income and dignity immediately after retirement.
He urged the government to reform the system so that retirees are treated with the respect they deserve after years of serving the nation.
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