The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) has announced a series of public participation forums aimed at gathering views from Kenyans on proposed legislative and policy changes to the Retirement Benefits Act and its regulations. These proposals will inform the FY 2026/2027 Budget Policy Statement and could shape the future of retirement savings and pension administration in Kenya.
Why This Matters
The Retirement Benefits Authority is a statutory body established under the Retirement Benefits Act, Cap 197. Its mandate includes regulating and supervising retirement benefits schemes, promoting the development of the retirement benefits sector, protecting the interests of members and sponsors and advising the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury on national retirement benefits policy.
As part of this mandate and after receiving proposals from various stakeholders in the retirement benefits sector, RBA has compiled a set of proposed policy changes. In compliance with the Statutory Instruments Act No. 23 of 2013, which requires public consultation before any statutory changes are made, the Authority is now inviting the public to review and comment on these proposals.
Public Participation Forums: Dates and Venues
To ensure inclusive engagement, RBA will hold full-day public participation forums across the country from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The forums will take place in the following towns:
- Mombasa – Mombasa Beach Hotel, 9th March 2026
- Nakuru – Nakuru Agricultural Training Centre, 9th March 2026
- Kisumu – The Vic Hotel, 9th March 2026
- Machakos – Semara Hotel, 11th March 2026
- Nyeri – White Rhino Hotel, 11th March 2026
- Kakamega – Golf Hotel Kakamega, 11th March 2026
- Eldoret – Eldoret Polytechnic, 13th March 2026
- Meru – Meru University Conference Centre, 13th March 2026
- Nairobi – Eka Hotel, 19th March 2026
These forums provide an opportunity for scheme members, trustees, sponsors, administrators and the general public to directly engage with policymakers and contribute to reforms that affect retirement planning and financial security.
How to Participate
Interested members of the public and stakeholders can participate in two ways:
- Attend the forums physically by registering in advance via the provided registration link or this QR code:
- Submit written memoranda by emailing your comments and proposals to [email protected] on or before 5th March 2026.
The full set of proposed policy changes is available for download on the Authority’s website.
Need More Information?
For inquiries regarding the retirement benefits industry or your pension scheme, you can contact RBA through the following channels:
- Toll Free: 0800 720 300
- Telephone: 2809000
- Mobile: 0726 600001–5 or 0735 339132
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter/X: @RBAKenya
- Facebook: Retirement Benefits Authority
RBA offices are located at Rahimtulla Tower, 13th Floor, Upper Hill Road, P.O. Box 57733–00200, Nairobi.
Why care:
Public participation is a cornerstone of good governance. Whether you are actively contributing to a pension scheme or planning for your financial future, this is your chance to be heard and to help shape retirement benefits policy in Kenya.
