Payroll software for businesses in Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's capital and the main base for regional head offices, banks, technology companies and NGOs across East Africa. Payroll Africa lets employers in Nairobi pay staff in KES, with Kenya tax and contributions calculated automatically and payslips sent straight to employees' phones.
What you get
Kenya tax worked out for you
Income tax, NSSF, SHIF health insurance, Affordable Housing Levy calculated for every employee on the 2026 rates.
Payslips by WhatsApp and email
Employees get their payslip on their phone the moment you approve the run.
Clock-in by WhatsApp
Staff clock in and out from their phone; worked hours flow straight into payroll.
Leave and employee records
Leave requests, balances and employee files in one place, with employee self-service.
Bank payment files
Export one payment file for the bank, with a separate list for staff paid in cash.
Reports for every pay run
Payroll summaries, deduction reports and records for the authorities, ready to download.
Work out a salary in Nairobi
See take-home pay and employer cost for a monthly salary in KES.
Take-home pay
KES 70,441.67
PAYE
KES 19,308.33
19.3% of gross
Cost to employer
KES 107,500.00
| Item | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | KES 100,000.00 | — |
| NSSF(deducted before tax) | − KES 6,000.00 | KES 6,000.00 |
| SHIF health insurance(deducted before tax) | − KES 2,750.00 | — |
| Affordable Housing Levy(deducted before tax) | − KES 1,500.00 | KES 1,500.00 |
| PAYE | − KES 19,308.33 | — |
| Net pay | KES 70,441.67 | KES 107,500.00 |
Monthly estimate for a resident employee with no other reliefs, benefits or deductions, using the 2026 tax year configured in Payroll Africa. Confirm with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for your situation.
Run your Nairobi payroll in minutes
One price per employee, every feature included. Try it free for 30 days, no card needed.
- No card required
- 30-day free trial
- Free migration from Sage, SimplePay, PaySpace or Excel
- Cancel anytime
Run Payroll Africa alongside your current system until you're happy to switch.