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February 3, 2026
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Experts Explain How Payslips Will Look After New NSSF Deductions

Experts Explain How Payslips Will Look After New NSSF Deductions

Total NSSF savings for some employees will reach Ksh12,000 per month, according to the new guidelines that will take effect in this month's salaries...

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Kenyan employees and employers will face significant changes to payslips and payroll costs starting February 2026 due to the final phase of the NSSF Act, 2013 implementation. These adjustments will lead to higher mandatory pension contributions, particularly for higher earners, aimed at boosting long-term retirement savings.

  • Total NSSF contributions will remain at 12 per cent of pensionable earnings, split equally between employees and employers, applied up to a new upper cap of Ksh108,000.
  • PwC, an international audit firm, highlighted that employees earning Ksh100,000 will see their monthly NSSF contribution rise from Ksh4,320 to Ksh6,000.
  • Higher earners, such as those earning Ksh200,000 or more, will contribute Ksh6,480 monthly, leading to a total employer-matched contribution of Ksh12,960.

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