Below are the NHIF Conrtibution Rates starting from Year 2014 to date:
Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) Rates as from 2024:
| Salary | Contribution Rate |
|---|---|
| KSh 5,999 | KSh 150 |
| KSh 6,000 – 7,999 | KSh 300 |
| KSh 8,000 – 11,999 | KSh 400 |
| KSh 12,000 – 14,999 | KSh 500 |
| KSh 15,000 – 19,999 | KSh 600 |
| KSh 20,000 – 24,999 | KSh 750 |
| KSh 25,000 – 29,999 | KSh 850 |
| KSh 30,000 – 34,999 | KSh 900 |
| KSh 35,000 – 39,999 | KSh 950 |
| KSh 40,000 – 44,999 | KSh 1,000 |
| KSh 45,000 – 49,999 | KSh 1,100 |
| KSh 50,000 – 59,999 | KSh 1,200 |
| KSh 60,000 – 69,999 | KSh 1,300 |
| KSh 70,000 – 79,999 | KSh 1,400 |
| KSh 80,000 – 89,999 | KSh 1,500 |
| KSh 90,000 – 99,999 | KSh 1,600 |
| KSh 100,000 & Above | KSh 1,700 |
| Self-Employed | KSh 500 |
PAYE Statutory Rates for 2019
| Salary | Contribution Rate |
|---|---|
| KSh 1,000 - 1,499 | KSh 20 |
| KSh 1,500 – 1,999 | KSh 40 |
| KSh 2,000 – 2,999 | KSh 60 |
| KSh 3,000 – 3,999 | KSh 80 |
| KSh 4,000 – 4,999 | KSh 100 |
| KSh 5,000 – 5,999 | KSh 120 |
| KSh 6,000 – 6,999 | KSh 140 |
| KSh 7,000 – 7,999 | KSh 160 |
| KSh 8,000 – 8,999 | KSh 180 |
| KSh 9,000 – 9,999 | KSh 200 |
| KSh 10,000 – 10,999 | KSh 220 |
| KSh 11,000 – 11,999 | KSh 240 |
| KSh 12,000 – 12,999 | KSh 260 |
| KSh 13,000 – 13,999 | KSh 280 |
| KSh 14,000 – 14,999 | KSh 300 |
| KSh 15,000 & Above | KSh 320 |
| Self-Employed | KSh 500 |
Guidelines
Who is eligible?
Any person...
Who is a *resident in Kenya?
- Has attained the age of 18 years. (No age limit after the age of 18 years)
- Whose total income from salaried or self-employment is more than Kshs. 1,000 per month or Kshs. 12,000 per year.
- Drawing an income from Kenya
- Working under contract or casual terms of employment
- It also includes voluntary contributors
- * This includes foreign visitors permitted to work or study in Kenya
What do I need to bring?
Kenyan Residents
1. Copy of National I.D (including spouse if applicable)
2. Copy of Employer Appointment/Introduction Letter (excludes self employed/voluntary contributors)
3. Coloured passport photo (including spouse & dependants if applicable)
4. Original & copies of Birth Certificate(s) for dependants
Foreign Residents
1. Copies of passport, alien certificate or work permit (including spouse if applicable)
2. Coloured passport photo (including spouse & dependants if applicable)
Foreign Students
1. Copy of passport
2. Coloured passport photo
3. Submit the required amount under the Voluntary/Self Employed Category
Where can I drop off my form?
At any of their branches located country wide.
Payroll Byproduct / Pay Online
NHIF have introduced a far more efficient & faster method of collecting employers monthly payroll byproducts to NHIF via the online Byproduct system.
Rather than sending hard copy documents or email of the same to NHIF, you can just register and upload it once you login. This makes processing faster and reduces the chances of human error.
How to submit your Byproduct Online
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