Your Payslip Decoded: Statutory Deductions in Kenya Explained

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The payslip arrives, and the net figure is smaller than the salary you agreed. Some of the difference is lawful and expected; some of it deserves a question. Knowing what each line means is the first step to checking that your pay is being handled correctly. What must appear on a payslip in Kenya? The … Read more

KRA PIN, NSSF, SHIF and County Permits After Incorporation

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The certificate of incorporation arrives quickly. What new directors sometimes underestimate is the second register: the tax, social security and county obligations that must be in place before a company can lawfully employ staff and trade. Which registrations come first? The company’s KRA PIN is the anchor. It is issued through the Kenya Revenue Authority’s … Read more

Employee Benefits and Statutory Deductions in Kenya: NSSF, SHIF and PAYE Basics

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Payroll looks simple until the statutory lines are counted. Employers in Kenya deduct and remit several contributions and taxes each month, and each has its own law, deadline and enforcement agency. Deductions missed are rarely small by the time they surface. This guide outlines the three that apply to nearly every payroll: NSSF, SHIF and … Read more

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