Failure to comply with the requirements attract penalties specified in section 55 of the nssf act being either to a fine not exceeding kshs 500,000 or imprisonment of up to 3 years. The national social security fund nssf was built up in 1965 through an act of parliament cap 258 of the laws of kenya. The fund at first worked as a department of the ministry of labor until 1987 when the nssf act was altered changing the fund into a state corporation under the management of a board of trustees. Ensure prompt registration of all employees as members of nssf. Nssf annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 june 2015. An act to provide for the establishment of a national social security fund and to provide for its membership, the payment of contributions to, and the payment of benefits out of, the fund and for other purposes connected therewith. Nssf kenya the national social security fund exposeke news. Nssf is a compulsory scheme providing a wider range of benefits which are based on internationally accepted standards. Click on the links above to access the various self service options for both members and employers. Read on as we provide more details on the national social security fund kenya including membership types and requirements, modes of nssf payments and deadlines. To bridge the gap and combine efforts towards achieving common goals, usfws, state wildlife agencies, and nssf worked together to pilot an initiative entitled partner with a. The national social security fund is a friendly service organization which exists for the public good. The national social security fund act, 1997 arrangement of sections section title part i preliminary 1.
The increased nssf contribution rates have also made a difference. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires benefit means a benefit payable under this act. I there shall be a fund known as the national social security fund which shall vet in and be operated and managed by the board of trustees under the control of the minister. Nssf is responsible for the registering members from the formal and informal sector by. Each director of a company is personally liable for the offence whereas each partner is liable if employer is a firm. National social security fund nssf in kenya lenvica hrms. Nssf was established in 1965 by an act of parliament in order to administer a provident fund scheme for all workers in kenya. An act to provide for the establishment of a national social security fund and to provide for its membership, the payment of contributions to, and the payment of benefits out of, the fund and for other purposes. Nssf internship programme 2019 mass recruitment fresher. Individuals who applied for national social security fund nssf houses in embakasi will know their fate early next year. Laws of kenya national hospital insurance fund act chapter 255 revised edition 2012 1998 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. The central organisation of trade unions cotu is also opposed to.
Promptly deduct and remit contributions in full by the 15th day of the following month. Learn how to get your nssf card kenya and become part of this community. Nssf uganda users can now keep track of their saving using their mobile smartphones. Its key mandate is to register members, collect contributions from members, and prudently invest contributions and to pay specified benefits. I in this act, unless the context otherwise requires. The current nssf act, according to the government, contradicts the national objectives of directive principles of state policy, under the constitution and the international labour organisation convention 102 on social security and the social security policy 2015, which all call for social security coverage of all persons, regardless of the. Jun 29, 2017 that under the new national social security fund nssf act, every employer who engages one or more employees is required to promptly register with nssf as a contributing employer. The national social security fund nssf is a government agency whose main objective is to provide basic financial security benefits to kenyan workers upon retirement. To bridge the gap and combine efforts towards achieving common goals, usfws, state wildlife agencies, and nssf worked together to pilot an initiative entitled partner with a payer.
This act may be cited as the national social security fund act 2. Protected rights means the benefits under a contracted out scheme which derive from tier ii contributions and which must be provided in a specified form as a condition of contracting out. In majority of cases, and based on the national social security fund act, chapter 258 of the laws of kenya old nssf act, the courts have interpreted this provision by limiting an employee whose social security is assured through nssf from receipt of double benefit through an award of service pay. Nssf uganda is a provident fund and covers employees in the private sector. It offers social protection to all kenyan workers both in. National social security fund act 1985 uganda legal.
The scheme has improved over time because of useful amendments of the act. Nssf annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 june 2016. National hospital insurance fund act kenya law reports. Nssf targets casuals with new pension savings rules. Documents similar to nssf act nss assessment forms pdf nss nssf kenya nssf nssm nssa skeet nssa nssi nssp nssd nssf uganda nssansca nssc nsslha nssn. Nssf go is a blend of electronic service channels including a mobile app, through which the funds 1. Jan 23, 2020 this is a list of all nssf branches in kenya as of 2018. Email address employer nssf number individual password. The national social security fund is a state corporation established by the nssf act cap 258 laws of kenya in 1965. Information on the new nssf act 20 and member contributions. Laws of kenya the national social security fund act chapter 258 revised edition 2010 1989 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general.
Alternatively, you can also download the nssf card forms from the website, fill them and submit at your nearest nssf branch. The nssf act 20 comes into effect from june 1st 2014 there is a raise in nssf contributions from a maximum of kshs 200 to the new rate of 6%. Fast and easy login with only phone or email view your nssf estatement enrol for. Nssf annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 june 2017. The national social security fund nssf is national saving scheme mandated by government through the national social security fund act, cap 222 laws of uganda to provide social security services to employees in uganda. Kenya civil servants want the government to suspend implementation of the new nssf act that is set to take effect on june 1. To do that, the national social security fund nssf today launched a mobile app dubbed nssf go. The national social security fund nssf was established in 1965 through an act of parliament cap 258 of the laws of kenya. This act may be cited as the national hospital insurance fund act, 1998. Registration with nhif and nssf in kenya capita registrars. It allows you to access your estatement and monitor your transactions at nssf. Laws of kenya national hospital insurance fund act no. The national social security fund was established in 1965 through the act of parliament cap 258 of the laws of kenya. The app is simple to use and provides you a convenient, easy and safe way to contact nssf anytime and anywhere.
All you need to do is to understand the requirements for an nssf card application. Government to tax nssf savings and retirement benefits. Part iithe national social security fund 3national social security fund. Constitution of the national social security fund, 4.
Short title this act may be cited as the national hospital insurance fund act, 1998. The national social security fund has included casual workers in the list of mandatory contributors to its newly established national. The national social security fund nssf uganda is a national saving scheme mandated by government through the national social security fund act, cap 222 laws of uganda to provide social security services to employees in uganda. The national social security fund nssf has continued to register new members through nssf na marafiki campaign. The national social security fund nssf was established by the act of parliament no.
This follows handing over of more than 675 housing units by the epco. Nssf jobs in kenya 9 positions latest kenyan jobs and. However, the act has allowed for a transitional period building up to the 6%. It initially operated as a department of the ministry of labour until 1987 when the act was amended, transforming the fund into a state corporation under the management of a board of trustees.
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