Members’ education day for IEBC Pension Scheme members, which has a membership of both ORPP and Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) staff were sensitized on varied topics in a series of forums across the cunty. On 21st to 23rd February 2024 in Kakamega Golf Hotel, members in Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Busia counties convened for the forum to set off clustered sensitizations. Subsequently, others were held in clustered regions to reach the scheme members across the country. The forum conducted by Trustees and service providers sought to update members on a raft of pension matters in line with applicable laws and the Scheme’s Trust Deed. Such fora were held between the 12th and 27th of February in clustered counties for varied dates, held in Mombasa, Machakos, Meru, Njeri, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega, Kisumu and Nairobi.
In her address, the Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nder-itu, CBS appreciated the members for their contribution to the Scheme. “I am proud to see tremendous growth of the Scheme since its inception, I appreciate the initiative of the Fund which is to take care of the pension members”, applauded the Registrar.
“We want to update you on the new products of the Scheme and engage on the status of the Scheme”, said Trustee Chairman, Mr. Joseph Ayatta. Areas of sensitization on the Scheme related to its background, administration, and Fund management among others. The ORPP training was led by representatives of ORPP in the Scheme – Leonard Rotich and Beatrice Muthoni.