The government has hatched a plot to kick out workers’ and employers’ representatives from the board of trustees of the National Social Security Fund. In what appears targeted at Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli and Federation of Kenya Employees executive director Jacqueline Mugo, the plot will be executed through proposed amendments to the NSFF Act 2013. The Bill seeks to give powers to the Cabinet Secretary for Labour to appoint five people outside government to the board of trustees. According to the proposed law, the five would be appointed courtesy of their knowledge and experience in matters relating to administration of pension funds, actuarial science, insurance, auditing, accounting or law. According to the proposed amendments, the right to go on strike shall be limited for the purpose of ensuring the continuation of essential services.

Source: The Star April 17, 2018 21:11 UTC