<p>The National Social Security Fund is a Kenyan government agency that is a Pension Scheme to which every Kenyan with an income shall contribute a percentage of his/her gross earnings so as to be guaranteed basic compensation in case of permanent disability, basic assistance to needy defendants in case of death and a monthly life pension upon retirement.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><strong>Membership</strong></span></h3>
<p>There are two types of NHIF members; Those in employment and voluntary ones.</p>
<h4><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">How to Register as a member: In Employment</span></strong></h4>
<p>If you are in <strong>employment</strong>, all you need is to visit any <strong><a title="NSSF Branch Network" href="https://www.nssf.or.ke/branches/">NSSF Office</a></strong> closest to you with:</p>
<ul>
<li>Your original <strong>National Identity Card</strong> (ID Card), <strong>Alien Card</strong> or <strong>Passport</strong> and a copy of it</li>
<li>An introduction letter from your employer (<strong><a href="https://www.nssf.or.ke/sample-introduction-letter">view sample</a></strong>)</li>
</ul>
<p>We will record your details and register you. You will then be issued with an NSSF membership card. Your employer will require the <strong>NSSF Number</strong> on your card to enable them to make contributions to your account.</p>
<p>You can also top-up your contributions at any time through <strong>MPESA</strong>. <strong><a title="Mpesa Contribution" href="https://www.nssf.or.ke/mpesa">Click here</a></strong> to know how to contribute through <strong>MPESA</strong></p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>How to Register as a member: Voluntary</strong></span></h3>
<p>If you are in <strong>self</strong> <strong>employment</strong>, all you need is to visit any <strong><a title="NSSF Branch Network" href="https://www.nssf.or.ke/branches/">NSSF Office</a></strong> closest to you with:</p>
<ul>
<li>Your original <strong>National Identity Card</strong> (ID Card), <strong>Alien Card</strong> or <strong>Passport</strong> and a copy of it</li>
<li>You will then pay a <strong>minimum</strong> amount of <strong>Ksh 200</strong>, as an initial contribution to activate your card</li>
</ul>
<p>We will record your details and register you. You will then be issued with an NSSF membership card. You can then start contributing to your account at your nearest NSSF branch or through <strong>MPESA</strong>. <strong><a title="Mpesa Contribution" href="https://www.nssf.or.ke/mpesa">Click here</a></strong> to know how to contribute through <strong>MPESA</strong></p>
<p><strong>You may choose to begin your registration process through our online portal by clicking on the button below:</strong><a href="https://sspasapp.nssfkenya.co.ke/eApplicationMember/"><img src="https://www.nssf.or.ke/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/online_member_registration.png" alt="online_member_registration" width="240" height="28" /></a></p>
<h3><strong>Here are links to the most important news portals:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://newsblaze.co.ke/Latest/education-tsc/kuucps-portal/">KUCCPS News Portal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newsblaze.co.ke/Latest/education-tsc/tsc-portal/">TSC News Portal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newsblaze.co.ke/Latest/education-tsc/universities-colleges-information/">Universities and Colleges News Portal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newsblaze.co.ke/Latest/education-tsc/helb/">Helb News Porta</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newsblaze.co.ke/Latest/education-tsc/knec-news-documents/">KNEC News Portal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newsblaze.co.ke/Latest/education-tsc/ksssa-portal/">KSSSA News Portal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newsblaze.co.ke/Latest/education-tsc/schools/">Schools News Portal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newsblaze.co.ke/Latest/education-tsc/teachers-resources/">Free Teaching Resources and Revision Materials</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><em><strong><span style="color: #00ff00;">Member Self Service Links</span></strong></em></h3>
<p>Here are links to NSSF members&#8217; service portals:</p>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://selfservice.nssf.or.ke/nssf-statement/">NSSF Contributions Statement</a></li>
<li><a href="https://selfservice.nssf.or.ke/member-registration/">Member Registration</a></li>
<li><a href="https://selfservice.nssf.or.ke/member-activation/">Member Activation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://selfservice.nssf.or.ke/existing-member-ecertification/">Existing Member eCertification</a></li>
<li><a href="https://selfservice.nssf.or.ke/member-recertification/">Member Recertification</a></li>
<li><a href="https://selfservice.nssf.or.ke/recover-forgottenlost-credentials/">Recover Forgotten/Lost Credentials</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><span style="color: #00ff00;">Registration Links.</span></strong></h3>
<p>Are you a Kenyan aged 18 years and above? Are you employed or self employed? If your answer is <strong>YES</strong>, you can register today and <strong>become a member</strong> of NSSF and start saving for a bright and secure future.</p>
<h3><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Employed NSSF Member</span></strong></h3>
<p>You may register as an <strong>Employed NSSF Member</strong>, where your employer will deduct your contributions from your salary and top it up with a similar amount. Click on the button below for information on how to register as an Employed NSSF Member<br />
<a title="Register as an employed NSSF member" href="https://www.nssf.or.ke/employed-member/"><img src="https://www.nssf.or.ke/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/employed_member_registration1.png" alt="employed_member_registration" width="240" height="28" /></a></p>
<h3><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Voluntary (Self Employed) NSSF Member</span></strong></h3>
<p>You may also register as a <strong>Self Employed (Voluntary) Member</strong>. You will be making contributions to your NSSF account on your own at any time you may wish to by visiting your nearest NSSF branch or simply through <strong>MPESA</strong>. Click on the button below for information on how to register as a Voluntary NSSF Member</p>
<p><a title="Register as a Voluntary NSSF member" href="https://www.nssf.or.ke/voluntary-member/"><img src="https://www.nssf.or.ke/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/voluntary_member_registration1.png" alt="voluntary_member_registration" width="240" height="28" /></a></p>
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