Are you a Kenyan aged 18 years and above? Are you employed or self employed? If your answer is YES, then you can register today and become a member of the NSSF for a secure and bright future. Please read the guidelines below on how to register.

Self Employment (voluntary member)

If you are in self employment, all you need is to visit any NSSF office closest to you with your original National Identity Card (ID Card). Your full set of fingerprints and details will be recorded as you register.

In Employment (contribute through your employer)

If you are in employment, all you need is to visit any NSSF office closest to you with a simple introductory letter from your employer and your original National Identity Card (ID Card). Your full set of fingerprints and details will be recorded as you register.

View a Sample Introductory Letter

Click here to view the Benefits and Grants you are entitled to as a member of the NSSF

Members Frequently Asked Questions:

• What happens if I change my place of employment?

You can only register once as a member of the Fund during your lifetime. Your membership number is your account number which you must quote in all correspondence or enquiries regarding your statement of account. Your account number will remain the same even when you change employers.

• Can I remain an NSSF member even if I lose job?

YES. You remain a member of the fund even when you lose your job. Even if you are no longer making contributions, your earlier savings continue to earn interest.

• How do I apply for benefits?

You can apply for benefits at the NSSF office closest to you. At present NSSF does not process benefit applications online.

• How much do I have to contribute?

The amount of monthly membership contributions will vary depending on your wage or salary. However, on average, every employee pays about 5% of the monthly wage which is matched with an equal amount by the employer subject to a specified maximum.

You can also increase your contributions with any amount of money from as little as 100 Kshs using our M-PESA Topup Service service or by visiting any NSSF office nearest to you and paying at the counter.

• How do I know how much I have contributed so far?

NSSF will issue you with a FREE statement of account on demand. A statement of account is a document issued to NSSF members that shows the sum of a given member’s contributions as well as the interest that their contributions has earned so far.

• How can I contact NSSF?

Most enquiries can be handled in any of our branch offices. You can visit your nearest NSSF office in-person or contact us via phone, fax, or e-mail. Please click here for a full listing of the contact information for NSSF Branch Offices across Kenya

• What does the Fund do with my money from the time I register to my retirement age?

NSSF prudently invests its members’ savings in secure, high-yielding investments such as government securities and shared equities. Please click here for a more comprehensive review of NSSF’s investments and investment policy.

• I have lost my NSSF membership card. How do I obtain a replacement?

You can apply for a Duplicate Membership Card (DMC) at your nearest NSSF office. A small fee of Kshs 2.50 is charged for the DMC.