Relief to Teachers & Civil Servants as SRC Opposes Retirement Age

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The Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC) CEO Lyn Mengich has raised  concerns over proposed reductions in the retirement age for government workers.

According to the commission, there are several strains on the country’s pension system and earlier retirement will lead to the loss of valuable experienced workers from the labour force.

While speaking during  an interview in a local station on Tuesday, the SRC CEO emphasized on importance of retaining workers until the age of 60 years.

Mengich said that the workers are still productive and contribute to the workforce.

According to Mengich,there is no need  for lowering the retirement age.

Mengich said that if people retire at 55 years as currently proposed , then it means they are pensionable at 55 yrs and they are yet productive hence the country will loss the experienced individuals.

Mengich said that there is no need to incur a higher pension liability  that s already a huge liability, hence they are  still productive.

This means that retiring them early is not important when they can still contribute to the nation.

Retired Teachers Group Chairman Joseph Mwenja addressing members of Media

Retired Teachers Group Chairman Joseph Mwenja addressing members of Media ;Image/File

SRC CEO Mengich’s reaction comes after a petitioner Charles Chege in February 2024,went to court seeking to abolish the retirement age requirement for employees in both public and private sectors.

According to Chege ,the current retirement age limits of 60 years for regular employees and 65 for individuals with disabilities is unfair.

This is because it restricts certain workers more so the young ones disregarding their competence and capability to continue working.

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