Kenyan workers’ pay slips to change as NSSF contributions rise from February 2026

Kenyan employees will see changes to their pay slips from February 2026 as the fourth phase of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) reforms takes effect, increasing mandatory pension contributions. Under the NSSF Act, workers contribute 6 per cent of their pensionable pay, matched equally by employers. While the contribution rate remains unchanged, the earnings base has been expanded to boost retirement savings through higher contribution limits.