Payroll and HR guides for East Africa

Clear answers on statutory deductions, payslips and deadlines, each with a free calculator. Rates are checked against official sources and dated.

Kenya

NSSF contributionsTier I and II, the February 2026 limits, worked examplesSHIF contributions2.75% of gross pay, minimum and filingAffordable Housing Levy1.5% each side, no ceilingPAYE tax bandsBands, relief and a worked examplePayslip requirementsWhat the Employment Act requiresKenya payslip calculatorNet pay and cost to company

Uganda

Payroll tax in UgandaThe 1 July 2026 PAYE changes, NSSF, LSTUganda payslip calculatorNet pay and cost to company

Tanzania

Payroll tax in TanzaniaPAYE, NSSF, SDL and WCFTanzania payslip calculatorNet pay and cost to company

Rwanda

Payroll tax in RwandaPAYE bands and RSSB contributionsRwanda payslip calculatorNet pay and cost to company

Across the region

Payroll filing deadlinesMonthly due dates in all four countriesPayslip calculatorPick any of the four countries

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