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Where is NSSF headquarters located?

Where is NSSF headquarters located?

Nairobi, Kenya
National Social Security Fund/Headquarters

Who is the owner of NSSF?

Richard Byarugaba
Occupation Business executive
Years active 1983 — present
Known for Business, management
Title Managing director and chief executive officer National Social Security Fund (Uganda)

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.

How do I check my NSSF account balance?

Here are five ways of how you can access your NSSF balance.

  1. Via your mobile device, download and install the new NSSFGo App, available in your mobile App Store.
  2. Via USSD, dial *254#
  3. Via SMS, type the word “BAL” and send to 6773 using your registered phone number.

Is NSSF mandatory?

The mandatory contribution is by both employer and employees and it targets workers in both the formal and informal sectors. This is where the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) comes in. Second Pillar – Mainly employer based and contribution is voluntary.

How much does NSSF deduct from salary?

NSSF contribution rates comprise a total of 12% of the employee’s entire pensionable salaries and wages. NSSF monthly rates are divided into two equal parts whereby the employer pays 6%, and the employee pays the remaining 6%.

Who qualifies for NSSF benefits?

Who is eligible to contribute to NSSF? Any employee of or above the age of sixteen and below the age of fifty-five years except an employee employed in excepted employment; a nonresident employee; and an employee not employed in Uganda.

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 I withdraw money from NSSF?

NSSF has digitized the claims process enabling its customers to make claims online. 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 withdraw from NSSF?

Can I withdraw my NSSF money?

When can I claim my NSSF money?

Eligibility: Members are eligible for this benefit when they reach the age of 55 years, or when they ultimately retire from regular employment.

Where is the National Social Security Fund in Tanzania?

The Kigamboni bridge is a joint venture between the Government of Tanzania (40%) and the National Social Security Fund (60%). The Bridge is 680m long and connects the Kurasini in Dar-es-salaam to Kigamboni.

How are contributions accounted for for NSSF offices?

Contributions for employers, whose offices are located in more than one region, shall be accounted-for to the NSSF Office where the contribution has been remitted. However, Regional offices should cooperate to ensure that compliance of employers with different branches is maintained.

When did the NPF become part of the NSSF?

The NPF became defunct in 1997 and the Act of Parliament No. 28 of 1997 replaced the NPF with the NSSF. The company is entirely owned by the government of Tanzania and is one of the four social security funds in the country. The others are the Parastatal Pension Fund, the Public Service Pensions Fund, and the Local Authority Pension Fund.

Where do I Send my NSSF supporting document?

Employers who have completed payment through GePG must ensure that complete supporting document (NSSF/CON.05) reaches respective NSSF office immediately. The document can be delivered physically at NSSF office or through electronic media.