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June 18, 2026
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Employers warned to revert to old NSSF deductions or risk jail

Employers warned to revert to old NSSF deductions or risk jail

LSK warns that continued NSSF deductions are illegal, urges employers to comply with the Court of Appeal's ruling, reverting the contributions to Sh200...

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Employers are warned to immediately stop salary deductions under the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act, 2013, following a court ruling. Failure to comply could result in legal consequences, including imprisonment.

  • The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is urging employers to revert to the previous NSSF contribution plan.
  • The Court of Appeal declined to suspend a judgment that declared the NSSF Act, 2013, unconstitutional.
  • Under the nullified Act, contributions were 6% of gross salary, a significant increase from the previous flat Sh200 monthly rate.

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