While speaking on Saturday, June 7, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged that the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) was being mismanaged and encouraged Kenyans to withdraw their funds.

However, it has been a common assumption by most employed Kenyans that you have to be retired to access your NSSF funds as retirement benefits.

So, is it possible to withdraw your NSSF funds?

The short answer is yes, but several conditions have to be met, including if you have left employment, emigrated, or become permanently incapacitated.  In this article, we will deep dive into all those eligible to make withdrawals and how they can go about receiving the amounts they have accumulated based on their contributions to the fund and interest earned.