HR & Payroll Kenya

Payroll That Understands Kenya.

Stop wrestling with PAYE calculations and statutory deadlines. ERP Kenya automates payroll processing with KRA, NSSF, SHIF, and Housing Levy compliance built in — not bolted on.

Payroll Calculator

Gross PayKES 95,000
NSSF (Tier I + II)- KES 5,700
SHIF- KES 2,613
PAYE- KES 17,962
Housing Levy- KES 1,425
Net PayKES 67,300

Employer Cost (on top of gross)

NSSF MatchKES 5,700
Housing Levy Match (1.5%)KES 1,425
NITA LevyKES 50
Total Cost to CompanyKES 102,175

Illustrative estimate using 2026 KRA PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, and Affordable Housing Levy rates. Applies standard personal relief only — excludes mortgage, insurance, or other reliefs. Consult your accountant for definitive figures.

500+
Companies using our payroll
10min
Average payroll run time
100%
Statutory compliance rate
0
KRA penalties for our clients

Everything HR & Payroll in One System

From hiring to retiring — manage your people and payroll without spreadsheets.

Automated Payroll Processing

Run payroll in minutes, not hours. Gross-to-net calculations, overtime, allowances, and deductions — all computed automatically based on your company policy.

Statutory Compliance

PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, Housing Levy, and NITA — all calculated per the latest KRA rates. When the Finance Act changes rates, we update your system automatically.

P9 & Statutory Reports

Generate P9 forms, NSSF schedules, NHIF reports, and PAYE returns in one click. Formatted exactly how KRA and statutory bodies expect them.

Employee Self-Service

Employees view payslips, request leave, update personal details, and download P9 forms from their phone. Less HR admin, happier staff.

Leave Management

Annual leave, sick leave, maternity/paternity — all tracked with approval workflows. Balances update automatically. No more spreadsheet leave trackers.

Performance Management

Set KPIs, run appraisal cycles, and link performance to compensation. Track probation periods, confirmations, and promotion histories.

Statutory Compliance

Every Kenyan Deduction. Automated.

Kenyan payroll isn't just about calculating salaries. It's about getting PAYE bands right, splitting NSSF tiers correctly, and filing with every statutory body on time. We handle all of it.

KRA PAYE

Automatic tax band calculations with personal relief

NSSF Tier I & II

Current rates applied with employee + employer split

SHIF

Flat 2.75% of gross salary, KES 300 minimum

Housing Levy

1.5% employer + 1.5% employee as per the Affordable Housing Act

NITA

National Industrial Training Authority contributions

Helb

HELB loan deductions for applicable employees

Sample Payslip Breakdown

Basic SalaryKES 80,000
House AllowanceKES 15,000
PAYE- KES 17,962
NSSF (Tier I + II)- KES 5,700
SHIF- KES 2,613
Housing Levy (1.5%)- KES 1,425
Net PayKES 67,300

Employer Cost (on top of gross)

NSSF MatchKES 5,700
Housing Levy MatchKES 1,425
NITA LevyKES 50
Total Cost to CompanyKES 102,175

* Illustrative example. Actual deductions vary by employee circumstances.

Employee Self-Service

Empower Your Employees. Free Up HR.

Your employees handle routine tasks themselves. Your HR team focuses on strategy, not paperwork.

Payslips & P9

Employees download payslips and P9 forms instantly from their phone. No more HR requests.

Leave Requests

Apply for leave, check balances, and view approval status — all in the self-service portal.

Profile Updates

Bank details, emergency contacts, next of kin — employees update their own records.

Payroll Shouldn't Be This Hard

Switch to payroll software that was built for Kenyan businesses. Run your first payroll in under 10 minutes.