MPs want pensioners to have health cover

kenya parliament, national assembly


Nation | by Samwel Owino


About 55,000 pensioners currently taking home less than Sh5,000 as pension every month will soon have access to a free comprehensive healthcare service in all public health institutions if MPs pass a report of the Labour committee currently before the House.

The report on consideration of welfare of retired officers and terms for pensioners in Kenya says the ex-workers are facing a risk of a myriad of diseases, including Covid-19.

“Despite enjoying a comprehensive medical cover while in…

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