Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

Plain-English articles on Kenyan taxes, payroll and compliance.

• 5 Nov 2026 Understanding your P9 form, box by boxYour P9 summarises a year of pay and tax in one page. Here is what each part means, how to check it against your payslips and how to use it to file your return.
• 4 Nov 2026 Interns and attachment students: pay and tax basicsHosting interns and students on attachment raises questions about stipends, contracts, tax and contributions. Here is a plain guide for both employers and interns.
• 3 Nov 2026 How to switch from employee to self-employed without surprisesLeaving a salary to work for yourself changes your tax, your contributions and your cash flow. Here is a checklist for making the move with fewer shocks.
• 2 Nov 2026 How to return to work after maternity leave: your rights and payComing back after maternity leave raises questions about your job, your pay, your hours and your health cover. Here is what to check and how to plan a smooth return.
• 1 Nov 2026 How to prepare for a performance review and a salary talkA review is your chance to show your results and ask for fair pay. Here is how to gather evidence, set goals, handle feedback and discuss money without awkwardness.
• 31 Oct 2026 How to handle a pay delay from your employerA late salary can unsettle your whole month. Here is how to respond calmly, protect your position, keep records and know your options if payment keeps slipping.
• 30 Oct 2026 Choosing between cash allowances and benefits in kindWould you rather have a housing allowance or a company house, a transport allowance or a car? The tax and the value differ. Here is how to compare them fairly.
• 29 Oct 2026 How to read your employment offer letter and benefits scheduleAn offer letter lists a lot of numbers and promises. Here is how to read the pay, benefits, conditions and small print, and what to clarify before you accept.
• 28 Oct 2026 Planning for a career break or unpaid leaveA career break can mean study, family care or a business start. Here is how to plan the money, protect your contributions and agree the terms with your employer.
• 27 Oct 2026 How to build an emergency fund on a Kenyan salaryAn emergency fund protects you from job loss, illness and sudden bills. Here is how much to aim for, where to keep it and a practical way to build it on a normal salary.
• 26 Oct 2026 How to challenge an unexplained deduction from your salarySome deductions are required by law and some are not allowed at all. Here is how to tell which is which, how to ask for an explanation and what to do if it is not given.
• 25 Oct 2026 Questions to ask about your workplace pension schemeA workplace pension is part of your pay. These questions help you understand how it works, what it costs, how it is invested and what you can take out and when.