Picture this: It’s the 9th of the month in a bustling Kisumu SME and the HR manager is scrambling to fix a payroll glitch. A simple miscalculation in SHIF deductions has triggered a KRA penalty notice for Ksh 10,000, while employees flood the inbox with complaints about delayed pay slips. The finance team, buried in […]
Payroll management in Kenya requires businesses to navigate a complex landscape of regulations, employee data management, and salary processing challenges. By adopting modern payroll software, establishing clear policies, and investing in staff training, businesses can overcome these obstacles effectively.
Why Payroll Preparation Matters in Kenya Imagine this: payroll day arrives, the accounts team hits “send” and two days later you receive a penalty notice from KRA plus phone calls from several employees saying their pay slips are wrong. Payroll isn’t just a spreadsheet exercise it’s a legal obligation, a trust contract with staff and […]
There are different types of payroll management in Kenya that assist businesses in salary processing, tax compliance, & employee satisfaction.
Picture this: closing the month, handing your HR officer the payroll spreadsheet, and discovering the PAYE column is under-calculated, the KRA return fails validation and penalties start ticking. That payroll panic is real, but it’s avoidable.This complete guide to payroll in Kenya helps you calculate PAYE, NSSF, SHIF/NHIF, stay compliant and avoid costly payroll errors. […]
