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    "id": 1274701,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1274701/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mwaruma",
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        "id": 13223,
        "legal_name": "Johnes Mwashushe Mwaruma",
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    "content": "The second Statement is on the rationale for instituting mandatory National Social Security Fund (NSSF) deductions on members of various superannuation schemes. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare concerning the rationale for instituting mandatory NSSF deductions on employees who are already members of various superannuation schemes. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Provide a list of all superannuation schemes currently registered in Kenya. (2) Explain the legality of employees being subjected to contributing to two retirement plans, outlining the legal basis for the same and stating how the various superannuation schemes are managed and specifically, how the workers will benefit from each scheme, particularly those who make double contributions. (3) Explain the rationale behind making NSSF contributions mandatory in disregard to other superannuation schemes such as Public Service Pension Scheme, Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND) and the Local Authorities Pension Trust (LAPTRUST), stating whether there was any stakeholder engagement and table documentary evidence of any such meetings, dates, location and attendance registers. (4) Provide proof of remittances, by employers, of deductions from the employees to these retirement schemes as well as confirmation that all deductions are up to date. I thank you."
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