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 · 28 guidesStatutory Deductions
NSSF, SHIF, and the Housing Levy: the three mandatory deductions that come out of every Kenyan payslip in 2026.
The Complete Guide to NSSF Contributions in Kenya for 2026 · Understanding SHIF Deductions in Kenya and What Replaced NHIF
Tax Savings & Reliefs
Legal ways to reduce your PAYE: insurance relief, mortgage interest relief, pension contributions, and disability exemptions.
7 Legal Ways Kenyan Employees Can Reduce Their PAYE · How Insurance Relief Works for Kenyan Taxpayers
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.
What a KES 50,000 Salary Actually Looks Like After Tax in Kenya · Take-Home Pay on a KES 100,000 Salary in Kenya
Employment Situations
How PAYE behaves in real working life: bonuses, freelancing, HELB, changing jobs, employer errors, and filing as a couple.
How Kenyan Employers Tax Your Bonus and 13th Month Pay · Freelancing vs Employment in Kenya and Which Pays Less Tax
For Employers
Payroll obligations for Kenyan employers: the true cost of hiring, NSSF and Housing Levy duties, iTax filing, and benefits in kind.
The True Cost of Hiring an Employee in Kenya · A Kenyan Employer's Guide to NSSF and Housing Levy Obligations
News & Updates
The latest changes to Kenyan payroll: the Finance Bill, KRA deadlines, and the new NSSF rates.
What the Kenya Finance Bill 2025 Means for Your Salary · Key KRA Tax Deadlines Every Kenyan Should Know in 2026