Kenya

Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
5%

About 

Kenya

Kenya, located on the African continent, is famous for its scenic landscape and vast wildlife preserves. Nairobi, the capital city, is the only city in the world to have a National Park.

Overview

Population
54,985,698
Language
Swahili, English
Capital
Nairobi
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Country code
+254
Min wage
Varies depending on industry
Working hours
9 AM - 8 PM
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle
  • Casual employees- Wages are paid at the end of the workday.
  • Employees with an indefinite term employment contract- Wages are paid monthly and must be paid by the last working day of the month.
Avg employer tax

5%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • National Social Security Fund (NSSF): 5% (up to a maximum of 200 KSH per month)
VAT
  • Standard VAT rates are 16%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 01 January: New Year's Day      
  • 20 March: March Equinox      
  • 02 April: Good Friday    
  • 04 April: Easter Sunday    
  • 05 April: Easter Monday      
  • 01 May: Labour Day/May Day    
  • 09 May: Mother's Day    
  • 14 May: Eid al-Fitr      
  • 01 June: Madaraka Day    
  • 21 June: June Solstice      
  • 20 July: Eid al-Adha      
  • 22 September: September Equinox      
  • 10 October: Huduma Day    
  • 11 October: Huduma  Day observed    
  • 20 October: Mashujaa Day      
  • 04 Novemebr: Diwali      
  • 12 December: Jamhuri Day    
  • 13 December: Jamhuri Day observed    
  • 21 December: December Solstice    
  • 24 December: Christmas Eve    
  • 25 December: Christmas Day    
  • 26 December: Boxing Day    
  • 27 December: Day off for Boxing Day    
  • 31 December: New Year's Eve
Sick days
  • An employee has the right to 14 days of sick leave for every 12-month period.
  • The first seven days of sick leave are paid at 100% of the regular rate and 50% for the seven remaining days.
  • The employee must have worked for at least two months to be eligible for this leave.
  • The employee must also be able and able to present a medical certificate.
Maternity leave
  • Women have the right to 91 days of maternity pay at 100% of their regular rate.
  • The woman must give her employer at least seven days' notice when she intends to take the leave and be able to present a medical certificate.
Paternity leave
  • Fathers are entitled to 2 weeks of paid paternity leave.

Termination

Termination Process
  • When termination is being considered due to misconduct, performance, or incapacity, the employer must conduct a hearing.
  • An employee has the right to have a representative of their union or another employee at the hearing. Employers must provide a termination letter with justification.
  • Final wages must be paid on the date the employer terminates an employment agreement.
  • The employer must provide a certificate if the employee is employed for longer than four weeks after the termination of the employment agreement.
Notice Period
  • No notice is required when the employee receives wages on an everyday basis.
  • Employer or employee must give a 28-day notice if the employee is paid monthly.
  • Employers can also give payment in lieu.
Severance Pay
  • Except for redundancy, there are no legal provisions that govern severance payments.
  • For every 15 days of work, the severance payment is equal to 15% of your wages.
Probation Period
  • In Kenya, the probation period is six months.
  • Employers must give seven days' notice to employees who are dismissed during the probation period.

Tax Calculation

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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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Kenya

Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
5%

About 

Kenya

Kenya, located on the African continent, is famous for its scenic landscape and vast wildlife preserves. Nairobi, the capital city, is the only city in the world to have a National Park.

Overview

Population
54,985,698
Language
Swahili, English
Capital
Nairobi
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Country code
+254
Min wage
Varies depending on industry
Working hours
9 AM - 8 PM
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle
  • Casual employees- Wages are paid at the end of the workday.
  • Employees with an indefinite term employment contract- Wages are paid monthly and must be paid by the last working day of the month.
Avg employer tax

5%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • National Social Security Fund (NSSF): 5% (up to a maximum of 200 KSH per month)
VAT
  • Standard VAT rates are 16%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 01 January: New Year's Day      
  • 20 March: March Equinox      
  • 02 April: Good Friday    
  • 04 April: Easter Sunday    
  • 05 April: Easter Monday      
  • 01 May: Labour Day/May Day    
  • 09 May: Mother's Day    
  • 14 May: Eid al-Fitr      
  • 01 June: Madaraka Day    
  • 21 June: June Solstice      
  • 20 July: Eid al-Adha      
  • 22 September: September Equinox      
  • 10 October: Huduma Day    
  • 11 October: Huduma  Day observed    
  • 20 October: Mashujaa Day      
  • 04 Novemebr: Diwali      
  • 12 December: Jamhuri Day    
  • 13 December: Jamhuri Day observed    
  • 21 December: December Solstice    
  • 24 December: Christmas Eve    
  • 25 December: Christmas Day    
  • 26 December: Boxing Day    
  • 27 December: Day off for Boxing Day    
  • 31 December: New Year's Eve
Sick days
  • An employee has the right to 14 days of sick leave for every 12-month period.
  • The first seven days of sick leave are paid at 100% of the regular rate and 50% for the seven remaining days.
  • The employee must have worked for at least two months to be eligible for this leave.
  • The employee must also be able and able to present a medical certificate.
Maternity leave
  • Women have the right to 91 days of maternity pay at 100% of their regular rate.
  • The woman must give her employer at least seven days' notice when she intends to take the leave and be able to present a medical certificate.
Paternity leave
  • Fathers are entitled to 2 weeks of paid paternity leave.

Termination

Termination Process
  • When termination is being considered due to misconduct, performance, or incapacity, the employer must conduct a hearing.
  • An employee has the right to have a representative of their union or another employee at the hearing. Employers must provide a termination letter with justification.
  • Final wages must be paid on the date the employer terminates an employment agreement.
  • The employer must provide a certificate if the employee is employed for longer than four weeks after the termination of the employment agreement.
Notice Period
  • No notice is required when the employee receives wages on an everyday basis.
  • Employer or employee must give a 28-day notice if the employee is paid monthly.
  • Employers can also give payment in lieu.
Severance Pay
  • Except for redundancy, there are no legal provisions that govern severance payments.
  • For every 15 days of work, the severance payment is equal to 15% of your wages.
Probation Period
  • In Kenya, the probation period is six months.
  • Employers must give seven days' notice to employees who are dismissed during the probation period.

Tax Calculation

*
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
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KE
*
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Request a detailed quotation