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Rates used, current as of July 2026: employer NSSF matches the employee's contribution, 6% on the first KES 9,000 (Tier I) plus 6% on the next band up to KES 108,000 (Tier II). Employer Affordable Housing Levy is 1.5% of gross salary, matching the employee's own 1.5%. SHIF has no employer-side contribution. This does not include leave, NITA training levy, gratuity, or any benefits you choose to offer on top, those add further to the real cost. General information, not payroll advice.

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