Kenya to quadruple public pensions

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KENYA - President Mwai Kibaki has announced plans to increase the minimum pension for retired public servants by 400%.

Speaking at the 43rd Anniversary of Madaraka Day, Kibaki announced an increase from KES 500 (US$7) per month to KES 2000 (US$28) per month. “Pensions will also be adjusted every two years taking...

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