New NSSF Rates Take Effect, Use of Movable Assets as Collateral Surges, and Livestock Market Expansion Pushed in Kenya - February 2026

Kenyans will experience higher salary deductions from February due to new National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contribution rates taking effect, a move aimed at boosting long-term retirement savings but reducing monthly take-home pay. Separately, the use of movable assets as loan collateral surged by 43.02 percent in 2025, with security notices filed at the Movable Property Security Rights registry reaching 151,057. This increase reflects growing credit demand amidst easing monetary conditions. Concurrently, Kenya is intensifying efforts to expand its livestock and livestock product markets through the De-risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement (DRIVE) Project to boost jobs, exports, and incomes.