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Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has vowed to root out corruption at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), promising to end the alleged loss of retired teachers’ files and delays in processing their pensions.
Mr Sossion, who declared a Sh65 million net worth, made the commitment on Thursday when he appeared before the National Assembly Education Committee for vetting as a nominee for appointment as a TSC commissioner.
The committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, also vetted TSC staffing director Antonina Lentoijoni, who declared a Sh38 million net worth.
The vetting of the nominees follows the lifting of conservatory orders that had been issued by the High Court in Kerugoya following petition filed by Kevin Wafula, who argued that the recruitment process had breached constitutional and legal requirements.
Mr Melly challenged Mr Sossion to explain how he would tackle cases of retirees waiting three years or more for their pension, including instances of disappearing retiree files that are used as a cash cow.
Mr Sossion acknowledged administrative failures but issued a stern warning to those responsible.
“I don’t think I am prepared to negotiate with corrupt individuals hiding and messing up with retiree teacher files,” he told MPs.
He pledged to devote his time and effort to fixing pension processing, noting that prompt payment of retirement benefits is a legal requirement.