Workers should continue paying higher NSSF deductions, says COTU

COTU Secretary General Dr. Francis Atwoli said Kenyan workers would continue contributing under the enhanced rates provided for in the NSSF Act, arguing that the law remains enforceable following an earlier Court of Appeal judgment delivered on February 3, 2023. Kenya breaking ne..

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The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya) (COTU) insists workers and employers must continue remitting enhanced National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions, asserting the NSSF Act, 2013 remains valid despite a recent conflicting Court of Appeal ruling.

COTU Secretary General Dr. Francis Atwoli stated that Kenyan workers "shall continue contributing under the enhanced contribution framework."
The labour union expressed concern over a recent court decision potentially contradicting a prior ruling on February 3, 2023.
COTU urged employers to continue compliance and called on the NSSF to strengthen its compliance mechanisms.

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