RBA to allow early pension access for household bills

Retirement Benefits Authority CEO Charles Machira speaks during a past meeting at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill on March 14, 2025.

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Kenyans will be allowed to access a portion of their pension savings early for needs such as education, housing, and medical bills under fresh proposals aimed at encouraging the uptake of retirement products.

The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) has proposed that part of the pension savings be channelled into a separate account that can be accessed during economic hardships and for investment purposes.

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