A group of former Telkom Kenya employees, part of the 6,000 workers laid off between 2006 and 2008, is demanding Sh 8 billion in compensation and interest from the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA). They are urging the authority to expedite their payments to prevent further financial distress in their retirement.
This plea follows a tribunal court ruling that awarded the retirees only 43% of the amount they were entitled to. According to their spokesman, Enoch Aroko, despite their efforts to seek redress, the RBA has contested their claims by appealing the ruling, prolonging their struggle for full compensation.
The retirees have expressed frustration with the drawn-out legal process, accusing the RBA of hiring top-tier lawyers to delay the proceedings. Aroko explained that many of the elderly retirees are facing severe financial difficulties, with some reportedly suffering from depression and others even dying from the stress caused by their unresolved claims.
The group is now appealing to President William Ruto to intervene and ensure the swift payment of their dues, noting that the prolonged legal battles are significantly impacting their health and well-being.
In addition, they are calling for the RBA’s deregistration, citing its failure to comply with the court ruling. The former workers argue that the ongoing plight of the elderly, who are still waiting for their entitlements, reflects broader national issues that need urgent attention.
