NSSF Registration Deadline For New TSC Teachers .
NSSF Registration Deadline For New TSC Teachers . NSSF Registration Deadline for New TSC Teachers
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has urged all new teachers to register for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) before the upcoming deadline. This step is crucial for processing necessary deductions and forwarding them to the country’s social security fund.
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 Key Instructions
In a circular dated July 15, 2024, TSC Secretary and CEO, Nancy Macharia, emphasized that all teachers must register as NSSF members by July 31, 2024. The directive applies to all teachers across the country.
Regional and Local Guidance
TSC has instructed its regional, county, and sub-county directors, along with the directors of CEMASTEA and KISE, as well as principals of Diploma Teacher Colleges and Primary Teacher Training Colleges, to ensure unregistered teachers visit the nearest NSSF branch or Huduma Centre with their national ID cards to complete their registration.
 Compliance Enforcement
The commission has made it clear that compliance with this directive is mandatory. The circular highlighted the importance of NSSF registration under the NSSF Act No. 45 of 2013, which ensures social security, survivor, and invalidity benefits for workers.
 Payroll Deductions
Starting July 2023, TSC began payroll deductions for onward remittance to NSSF. These deductions apply to all employees, regardless of their current NSSF registration status. The circular, shared with the Secretary Generals of KNUT, KUPPET, and KUSNET, stressed the need for each teacher to register with NSSF to have their contributions credited to their individual accounts.
 Importance of Registration
The circular revealed that over 4,000 teachers are not properly registered with NSSF and risk losing their benefits. Affected teachers are advised to visit the nearest NSSF office to register and provide their new NSSF numbers to their county directors for payroll inclusion.
 Provident Fund Details
According to TSC, teachers can expect terminal benefits as outlined in their letters of appointment. A provident fund, unlike a pension account, is a retirement plan managed by the government. It allows retirees to receive their savings as a lump sum payment.
 Withdrawal Conditions
Provident fund withdrawals are permitted under specific conditions such as resignation, retirement, termination, relocation to another country, or medical incapacitation.
Final Reminder
With the NSSF registration deadline for new TSC teachers fast approaching, it is vital for all unregistered teachers to complete their registration promptly. This ensures they secure their social security benefits and comply with TSC directives.
Make sure to visit your nearest NSSF branch or Huduma Centre with your national ID card before July 31, 2024. Don’t miss out on securing your financial future.
