Three candidates have been elected as trustees of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Scheme following a nationwide election conducted across 40 polling stations.
Maikah Dolorees, Tawa Omondi and Khamis Juma Esha emerged as the leading candidates, securing 1,998, 1,938 and 1,937 votes, respectively.
The election attracted a voter turnout of more than 54 per cent, with the exercise conducted peacefully across the country.
In the Defined Benefit (DB) Pension Scheme election, Selline Emma Okello emerged among the successful candidates, followed by Wanjiru Susan Leli, who secured 1,508 votes. Kipn’geno Geofrey Langat came third with 834 votes.
Eng. Stephen Thoya, Chairman of the Trustees Election Committee, presented interim certificates to the successful candidates during a ceremony held at the KPA Headquarters Conference Hall.
Thoya commended the candidates for conducting peaceful and mature campaigns, saying their approach contributed to the smooth running of the election.
“I wish to thank the Kenya Ports Authority management and agents for conducting a peaceful election and wish the new office bearers success,” said Thoya.
In its statement, KPA said the successful candidates are expected to represent scheme members in advancing their interests and supporting the effective governance of the respective pension schemes.
“The successful candidates are expected to represent scheme members in advancing their interests and supporting the effective governance of the respective pension schemes,” the authority stated.
The newly elected trustees will take up responsibilities representing members of the two pension schemes, with their role expected to contribute to accountability and effective management of members’ retirement benefits.
