What Teachers Need For Faster Pension Processing

What Teachers Need For Faster Pension Processing

Teachers who reach the age of 60 are notified of their retirement two years in advance, though exceptions may warrant a shorter notice from the Commission. Upon receiving the retirement notice, teachers must promptly take several steps:

1. Submit all required documents as listed in the notice.

2. Provide complete bank account details on provided bank forms.

3. Decide whether to commute a portion of their pension, up to a quarter.

4. Verify their tax status with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and settle any outstanding tax obligations.

To expedite the processing of pension dues, retiring teachers must furnish various documents:

1. A completed Teachers Service Commission (TSC) clearance certificate.

2. Two copies of a bank plate (both sides).

3. Two copies of a national ID card (both sides).

4. A duplicate of the completed option to commute pension form.

5. A completed lump sum payment form (bank form).

6. Two copies of all promotion letters/certificates.

7. The earliest payslip reflecting deductions for the Women’s and Children’s Pensions Scheme (WCPS) for male teachers.

8. Marriage certificates/affidavits to verify names for married teachers with differing document names.

9. NSSF statements for teachers who served as Untrained Teachers.

10. Two copies of a KRA PIN certificate.

Despite these requirements, teachers have faced prolonged delays in receiving their pension benefits, often due to coordination challenges between the National Treasury and relevant departments.

Addressing these delays is crucial to ensuring timely and efficient processing of retirement benefits for teachers.

What Teachers Need For Faster Pension Processing