The High Court in Nakuru has ordered the Director of Pensions to release Sh1.5 billion, which is part of the Sh42.3 billion sought by retired teachers, within 30 days. (READ: Retired teachers’ struggle in pursuit of Sh42bn dues)Warrants of arrest against Mr Nyakutu and Solicitor-General Njee Muturi were issued after they failed to appear in court over a case in which the 52,000 retired teachers are seeking to be paid Sh42.3 billion in pension dues. Mr Nyakutu told the court that his office received the Sh1.5 billion on June 25 and will release it to the retired teachers’ accounts in three weeks. He said the pensions staff were working hard and ready to receive the retired teachers’ claim forms. Mr Nyakutu said his office was working with other stakeholders, including the Controller of Budget, the Teachers Service Commission, and the Attorney-General, as well as the retired teachers, to ensure the cash is efficiently released.

Source: Daily Nation August 15, 2016 21:43 UTC