Kenya plans special retirement deals for top judges under a new bill. The Cabinet backed this law, creating a separate pension system for these officials. Current judges will keep their set benefits, but new ones will join a pay-as-you-go plan. The change aims to protect the court's freedom from outside pressure.
Retired judges enjoy monthly payments, lump sum cash, health care, and travel perks. Their spouses keep these benefits after the judges die. Judges can work until age 70 but may leave at 65 if they want. The Chief Justice serves up to 10 years but can stay as a regular Supreme Court judge afterward.
The new system helps judges maintain their lifestyle after decades of strict professional rules. Their final salary determines how much pension money they receive each month. The government believes better retirement packages will attract smarter legal minds to serve on the high courts.
Retired judges enjoy monthly payments, lump sum cash, health care, and travel perks. Their spouses keep these benefits after the judges die. Judges can work until age 70 but may leave at 65 if they want. The Chief Justice serves up to 10 years but can stay as a regular Supreme Court judge afterward.
The new system helps judges maintain their lifestyle after decades of strict professional rules. Their final salary determines how much pension money they receive each month. The government believes better retirement packages will attract smarter legal minds to serve on the high courts.
