Employer-backed pensions amend bylaws to absorb higher NSSF cash

Many employers are accommodating the NSSF contributions within the previous rates they had. 

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Many employer-backed pension schemes, which had contributions above the required minimum six percent of members’ pensionable pay, are lowering the rates to shield themselves from the pressure of the newly enhanced National Social Security Fund (NSSF) deductions.

Mandatory employer and employee tier contributions to the NSSF rose to a maximum of Sh4,320 each in February 2025 from the previous Sh2,160.

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