05/01/2026
📌 NEW NSSF DEDUCTIONS — EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2026
If you’re employed in Kenya, your NSSF deductions are changing.
🔹 Who is affected most?
Anyone earning above KSh 50,000 per month will see higher NSSF deductions.
Those earning KSh 50,000 or less will see little to no change, depending on their income band.
📊 Estimated Monthly NSSF Deductions (Employee Portion Only):
• Salary ~ KSh 30,000 → ~KSh 1,800
• Salary ~ KSh 50,000 → ~KSh 3,000
• Salary ~ KSh 72,000 → ~KSh 4,320
• Salary ~ KSh 100,000 → ~KSh 6,000
• Salary KSh 108,000+ → ~KSh 6,480 (maximum)
📌 Note: These figures are employee contributions only. Employers match the same amount.
💡 What this means for you: ✔️ Earn around KSh 50,000 → Expect about KSh 3,000 deducted monthly.
✔️ Earn above KSh 100,000 → Deductions rise to KSh 6,000–6,480, roughly KSh 2,000+ more than before.
✔️ Even though employers match the contribution, your take-home pay reduces.
📝 Bottom line:
Another pinch on the payslip especially for higher earners, but it also means higher long-term retirement savings.
