Kenya Payroll Guides
Everything about Kenyan PAYE, deductions and take-home pay, organised by topic. Each guide pulls together the articles on that subject, with the latest 2026 figures.
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6 topics · 40 guidesStatutory Deductions
NSSF, SHIF, and the Housing Levy: the three mandatory deductions that come out of every Kenyan payslip in 2026.
How to Check Your NSSF Contributions · How to Check Your SHA Contributions
Tax Savings & Reliefs
Legal ways to reduce your PAYE: insurance relief, mortgage interest relief, pension contributions, and disability exemptions.
Personal Relief in Kenya Explained · How to Claim Tax Relief Through Payroll
Salary Breakdowns
Exactly what common Kenyan salaries look like after PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and the Housing Levy, from KES 50,000 to KES 200,000 and beyond.
Gross vs Net Salary in Kenya · How to Read Your Kenyan Payslip
Employment Situations
How PAYE behaves in real working life: bonuses, freelancing, HELB, changing jobs, employer errors, second jobs and terminal dues.
Is Overtime Taxable in Kenya? · Are Salary Allowances Taxable in Kenya?
For Employers
Payroll obligations for Kenyan employers: the true cost of hiring, NSSF and Housing Levy duties, iTax filing, and benefits in kind.
How to Set Up Payroll in Kenya · New Employee Payroll Checklist: Kenya
News & Updates
The latest changes to Kenyan payroll: the Finance Bill, KRA deadlines, and the new NSSF rates.
Finance Act Changes Affecting Kenyan Salaries: 2025–2026 · Kenya Tax Deadlines: PAYE and the 2027 Individual Filing Change