Securing Your Legacy: Download the Kenya Prisons Beneficiary Nomination Form 2026
For officers serving in the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS), duty often calls for sacrifice. Protecting your family’s financial future is a critical part of that duty. The Beneficiary Nomination Form (often linked to the Prisons Pension Scheme or the Benevolent Fund) is the legal document that ensures your death gratuity, pension benefits, and insurance payouts reach the right people without lengthy court battles.
Below is the download link for Kenya Prisons Beneficiary Nomination Form 2026
Kenya Prisons Beneficiary Nomination Form 2026
Above is the download link for Kenya Prisons Beneficiary Nomination Form 2026
In 2026, the State Department for Correctional Services has updated these forms to align with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and the Public Service Superannuation Scheme (PSSS) requirements.
FAQ: Your Guide to Beneficiary Nomination in KPS
Q: Why is it important to update my nomination form in 2026? A: Life changes—marriages, births, or the passing of a relative—can make an old form obsolete. If you haven’t updated your form recently, your benefits might be frozen in a “Letter of Administration” legal battle at the High Court, leaving your dependents stranded for years. A current form acts as a direct command to the Pensions Department.
Q: Who can I nominate as a beneficiary? A: You have the right to nominate anyone, but the law prioritizes:
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Spouse(s): Legally married partners.
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Children: Including biological, legally adopted, and step-children.
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Parents: Especially if you are single and they depend on you.
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Other Dependents: Siblings or relatives who rely on your support.
Q: What is the “Percentage of Share” column? A: This is the most crucial part of the form. You must decide what percentage (%) of your total benefits goes to each person. For example: Spouse (50%), Child A (25%), Child B (25%). Ensure the total adds up to exactly 100%.
Q: Does a Will override the Beneficiary Nomination Form? A: In many Kenyan pension schemes, the Nomination Form takes precedence over a Will for the immediate payout of death gratuities. This is to ensure the family has “burial and survival” funds before the long process of executing a Will begins.
Q: Where do I submit the completed form? A: Once filled, the form must be signed by you and witnessed (usually by a senior officer or a Commissioner for Oaths). You should submit:
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One copy to your Officer in Charge (OIC) at your station.
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One copy to the Prisons Headquarters (Magereza House), Pensions Section.
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Keep one copy in your personal file at home.
Q: What documents must I attach to the form? A: To make the form “bulletproof,” attach clear copies of:
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Your National ID.
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Birth Certificates of all nominated children.
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Marriage Certificate (if applicable).
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National ID copies of adult beneficiaries.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
Your service to the nation is honorable; ensure your family is honored too. Updating this form is a 10-minute task that can save your family a decade of heartache.
