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"speaker_name": "Kitui Central, WDM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu",
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"content": "The other important clause is Clause 8. It talks about we, the Members. Once we decide on a gratuity, then we will get it at 31 per cent. Our current Act states that you can only access your pension once you are above 45 years of age. So, if you serve for two terms and you are voted out before you turn 45 years old, you will not be paid your pension even though you would have qualified for it. You will have to wait until you are 45 years old. Clause 10 states that in case you retire on medical grounds where a medical board has confirmed that you cannot continue with your work and you are pensionable, you can be paid your dues even if you are below 45 years of age. There are situations where one might get sick, you are pensionable, and you require that money to go to hospital, but you are not yet 45 years old. With this amendment, you will be able to access some of your benefits, which can also help you to take care of your family."
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