President William Ruto has assented to the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill, 2025, paving the way for a new legal framework to govern pensions and post-retirement benefits for judges serving in the country’s superior courts.
The President, who signed the bill at State House, Nairobi, said that the enactment of the Act strengthens the Judiciary and reinforces its independence by guaranteeing retirement benefits and safeguarding security of tenure.
He noted that the new law establishes a Judges’ Retirement Benefits Fund for judges appointed after the commencement of the Act, with judges contributing 7.5 per cent of their basic salary and the Government contributing 15 per cent.
It also provides additional benefits, including medical cover, diplomatic passports and access to government airport lounges, recognising the demanding nature of judicial service.
The Fund will be administered by a Board of Trustees and will provide retirement benefits through a structured contributory scheme designed to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability.
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