The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is a crucial social welfare scheme that seeks to provide financial security to employees in Kenya.
As an employee, it’s essential to know your NSSF status, which will determine your eligibility for benefits such as retirement and disability benefits.
Traditionally, checking NSSF status was a tedious process that involved visiting the NSSF offices or using the online portal.
However, with the advent of technology, employees can now check their NSSF status via SMS.
In this article, WoK will show you how to check your NSSF status via SMS, making the process quicker and more convenient.
How does NSSF work?
NSSF is governed by the National Social Security Fund Act of 2013, which requires all employers with more than five employees to register with NSSF and contribute a percentage of their employees’ salaries to the fund.
The scheme operates on a defined contribution basis, meaning that both the employer and the employee make contributions to the fund, which are then invested to earn returns.
The employer is required to deduct 6% of the employee’s gross salary and add a further 6% as their contribution to the fund.
The employee’s contribution is deducted from their gross salary before tax, and is therefore a tax-deductible expense.
The NSSF Kenya fund is managed by a board of trustees appointed by the government, and is responsible for investing the contributions received from both employers and employees.
The board is also responsible for administering benefits to members who meet the qualifying conditions.
How to check NSSF status via SMS
Follow the prompts below to check NSSF status via SMS;
- Send the word NSSF to 6773 and follow the instructions as directed
- Type NSSF, NSSF number, date of birth, full names and send the details to 6773. Ensure you leave space after typing each detail
- You will receive a PIN which will be sent as an SMS. The PIN will be sent after they validate data
- Type Bal, your new PIN then send to 6773
- View your statement balance that will be sent via SMS
