The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has issued a strong directive to employers to increase the NSSF monthly deductions to the fund effective immediately.
According to a notice released today, the fund has directed employers to commence the new increased NSSF Monthly Deductions following the ruling issued by the Supreme Court early this week.
The new increased deductions will take effect starting with the February payslips with the employers expected to effect the deductions and comply as it is required by the law.
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This comes after the Supreme Court directed the petition to be heard afresh after the junior court failed to address various legal quandaries that were raised in the appeal.
“In the circumstances, this case is to be remitted to the Court of Appeal to determine the substantive merits of the Judgment of the ELRC. Due to the nature of the matter, the surrounding public interest and the time taken by the case in the corridors of justice, it is prudent that the matter be heard on a priority basis.”
However, NSSF argues that the ruling by the Supreme Court, which ordered the case challenging the new rates to be heard again by the Appellate Court, did not bar the body from enforcing the deductions.
“The Supreme Court has not lifted the Court of Appeal Orders delivered on February 3, 2023. Consequently, the National Social Security Fund Act No. 45 of 2013 remains in force.”
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“We affirm the Notice issued to Employers on January 12, 2024, on remittance of NSSF contributions in line with the National Social Security Fund Act No. 45 of 2013. The Fund remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring compliance with all legal obligations while serving the best interests of our stakeholders.”
According to the new deductions, Kenyans earning Ksh20,000 will see their deductions increased from the current Ksh1,080 to Ksh1,200.
Those earning Ksh30,000 will now pay Ksh1,800 from the current Ksh1,080. Those earning between Ksh36,000 to Ksh50,000 will have Ksh2,160 deducted from their salary.
On the other hand, Kenyans earning Ksh100,000 will also have Ksh2,160 deducted from their salary. Currently, they have been remitting Ksh1,080 for their social security.