Civil servants have renewed pressure for the abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), saying the current arrangement does not adequately address their concerns over pension administration, transparency and retirement benefits.
The Concerned Civil Servants (CCS) says it wants the government to consider returning to the old pension arrangement, with reforms that would protect the interests of serving and retired public servants.
CCS National Secretary General Justin Mkwale said the organisation remains committed to pushing for the abolition of the CPS through lawful and democratic channels.
The position comes after CCS representatives met Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman on September 1, 2026, where they presented their petition and concerns over the pension scheme.
“We appreciate the Speaker for welcoming us, listening to our concerns and indicating that the matter would proceed through the appropriate parliamentary processes and committees,” Mkwale said.
CCS says it respects an injunction obtained by Austin Mkoka, which has affected aspects of the parliamentary process, as well as the Constitution, Judiciary and Mkoka’s right to seek legal remedies.
However, the organisation says Parliament should, subject to the Constitution, Standing Orders and lawful court directions, continue discharging its oversight and representative functions by considering legitimate concerns raised by citizens and civil servants.
CCS has also appealed to the Executive to support Parliament in addressing concerns surrounding the CPS, particularly for civil servants earning less than K500,000 per month.
“We are pleading with the Executive arm of Government to support Parliament in addressing the concerns of civil servants on the Contributory Pension Scheme and to consider a return to the old pension arrangement with appropriate reforms,” Mkwale said.
The organisation says it is concerned about the administration, transparency, accountability and governance of pension funds, including the involvement of multiple stakeholders in managing the funds.
CCS has since urged civil servants to remain calm, united and disciplined while pursuing the abolition of CPS through peaceful, lawful and democratic means.
