How to Get an NSSF Number

The National Social Security Fund is a Kenyan government agency responsible for the collection, safekeeping, responsible investment and distribution of retirement funds of employees in both the formal and informal sectors of the Kenyan Economy. Participation for both employers and employees is compulsory. The fund is both a pension fund and provident fund. How to Get an NSSF Number

The National Social Security Fund was established in 1965 through the Act of Parliament Cap 258 of the Laws of Kenya. 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. Under the National Social Security Act of 2013, both employed and the self-employed and their dependents qualify as contributing members. The act (law) on pension requires all Kenyans that are above 18 years of age to register to the program.

The board of trustees is composed of workers’ representatives through the Central Organization of Trade Unions, employers through the Federation of Kenya Employers and the Government of Kenya through the Ministries of Labour and Finance. This composition ensures that the board accommodates the views and aspirations of the three social partners in policy formulation and running of the organization.

Here is the procedure for how to get an NSSF number:

1.     Log in to the NSSF official webpage.
2.     Select the member’s section option.
3.     Choose your employment status.
4.     Click here to request an NSSF number.
5.     An automatic display of your NSSF number is done after a while.

How to Get an NSSF Number via SMS

You may also want to know how to get the NSSFnumber via SMS. You can use the following procedure:

1.     In the recipient field, type 6773.
2.     In the message field, type NSSF.
3.     Write your full names.
4.     Type in your date of birth.
5.     Type in the request for my NSSF number.