Workers to pay more as new NSSF rates take effect
Under the revised structure, the Lower Earnings Limit has increased to Sh9,000, while the Upper Earnings Limit (UEL) has risen to Sh108,000, a move aimed at boosting long-term retirement savings for employees. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenyans will experience higher salary deductions from February due to new National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contribution rates taking effect. The revised structure aims to boost long-term retirement savings, but will also reduce monthly take-home pay for employees.
- The Lower Earnings Limit (LEL) has increased to Sh9,000, and the Upper Earnings Limit (UEL) to Sh108,000.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) issued a tax alert confirming the changes, which mark the final phase of a four-year transition under the NSSF Act of 2013.
- NSSF contributions remain at 12 percent of pensionable earnings, shared equally between the employee and employer, with employees eligible for tax relief on contributions up to Sh30,000 per month.
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