The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Kenya on May 20 reported that there was an attempted cyberattack on its image storage system.
NSSF assured the public that no member data or financial records were compromised.
In a statement, the NSSF confirmed the breach attempt but emphasized that its core systems, which house sensitive member information and financial transactions remained unaffected.
“We wish to assure our members that the core systems, which store member data and financial transactions, remain secure and safe,” the statement read.
Concerns on System Hacking
“There is no evidence that any personal or financial member data has been compromised or extracted,” NSSF added.
The statement followed growing public concern among Kenyans.
For instance, one post on the X platform by the HackManac account claimed, “Devman hacking group claims to have breached the Kenya National Social Security Fund and they are demanding $4.5 million.”
Another user, VenariX, alleged that “Devman, a ransomware group, has reportedly obtained 2.5 TB of data from the National Social Security Fund.”
However, the agency said an investigation into the incident is ongoing and reiterated its commitment to data security and transparency.
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The National Social Security Fund, a statutory body established under the NSSF Act No. 45 of 2013, provides a range of social security services to Kenyan workers, including retirement, survivor, and invalidity benefits.
For further information, NSSF directed inquiries to its Corporate Communication Department via phone at 020 283 2030/2951.
Growth in Pension Contribution
Kenya’s pension industry posted a record growth in recent years, with total assets under management rising to Ksh2.21 trillion as of December 2024.
The increase marks a 27.94% increase compared to 2023. Additionally, the 2024 jump marks the sharpest rise since 2019.
In 2019, total pension assets stood at Ksh1.3 trillion. This figure grew to Ksh1.4 trillion in 2020, and Ksh1.55 trillion in 2021.
However, the growth was modest in 2022 at Ksh1.58 trillion, but it picked up again in 2023 with assets valued at Ksh1.73 trillion.
About NSSF
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is a public service organization committed to enhancing the welfare of Kenyan workers.
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It plays a key role in offering social security coverage to individuals in both formal employment and the informal sector.
The Fund is responsible for registering members, collecting contributions, managing scheme assets, processing claims, and disbursing benefits to qualified members or their dependents.
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