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What is the role of NSSF?

What is the role of NSSF?

It offers social protection to all Kenyan workers. We provide social security protection to workers in the formal and informal sectors. We register members, receive their contributions, manage funds of the scheme, process and ultimately pay out benefits to eligible members or dependents.

Who qualifies NSSF?

Eligibility: Members are eligible for this benefit if they are at least 50 years of age and they have retired from regular paid employment.

Is NSSF a government agency?

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is the government agency of Tanzania responsible for the collection, safekeeping, responsible investment, and distribution of retirement funds of all employees in all sectors of the Tanzania economy that do not fall under the governmental pension schemes.

Who are the members of NSSF?

Board Of Trustees

  • Balozi Ali I. Siwa. Board Chairman.
  • Masha J. Mshomba. Board Secretary.
  • Fred Kipamila. Board Member.
  • Ally A. Msaki. Board Member.
  • David J. Magese. Board Member.
  • Elirehema J. Doriye. Board Member.
  • Jayne N. Taylor. Board Of Trustees.
  • Peles J. Hageze. Board Member.

Can I withdraw from NSSF?

Remember the days when you had to go and make a physical claim for your NSSF benefits? It is available to all members who qualify for the Age, Withdrawal, Invalidity, Emigration Grant and Exempted employment benefits as stated in Section 19 of the NSSF Act 1985,” Arimi said.

Is NSSF same as pension?

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. The fund is both a pension fund and provident fund.

Can someone withdraw money from NSSF?

It is available to all members who qualify for the Age, Withdrawal, Invalidity, Emigration Grant and Exempted employment benefits as stated in Section 19 of the NSSF Act 1985,” Arimi said.

Can I apply for NSSF at Huduma Centre?

a) First visit any NSSF office branch in your locality or any Huduma centre. b) Approach the NSSF officer and fill in the application form. b) Click on the NSSF Member’s self-service section. c) Choose accordingly; depending on your employment status.

How do I collect NSSF?

How to get NSSF statement on the self-service portal

  1. Launch the NSSF Self- Service Portal on your browser.
  2. On the portal, click the “ Member self-service links” option.
  3. Select the “NSSF contributions statement” tab.
  4. A statement’s account login page displays.
  5. After logging in, expect a welcome remark.

How do I join NSSF in Tanzania?

Application form for registering for National Social Security Fund is available in National Social Security Fund contact link. Applicant must enter all needed information in the application form. Applicant should carry both photocopies and originals of all documents that are necessary for completing this procedure.

Who is the chairman of NSSF?

NSSF Chairman Gideon Ndambuki with trustee Teresa Maina (on his left) speaking to NSSF Senior Managers in an induction forum at the Fund’s Board Room.

How do I check my NSSF status?

How to check NSSF status via SMS

  1. Send the word “NSSF” to 6773 and follow instructions.
  2. Type NSSF, NSSF No, Date of Birth, Full Names and send to 6773.
  3. You will receive a PIN (after they validate their data)
  4. Type Bal, your new PIN” and send to 6773.
  5. View your statement balance.