How NITA Industrial Training Levy Works in Kenya: Employer Registration, Training Levy, Apprenticeship Programmes and the Reimbursement Framework
Every Kenyan employer pays the NITA Industrial Training Levy of KSh 600 monthly per employee. A complete guide to registration, levy obligations, apprenticeship and reimbursement of training costs.
NSSF Tier II Contributions in Kenya 2026: New Sh108,000 Upper Limit, Maximum Sh12,960 Deduction and What It Means for Workers and Diaspora
From 1 February 2026, the upper earnings limit for NSSF Tier II contributions rises to Sh108,000, lifting the maximum employee deduction to Sh6,480 a month and the combined employer-employee contribution to Sh12,960. This guide explains the calculation, the Year 4 schedule of the NSSF Act, 2013, and the implications for workers, employers and Kenyans abroad.
NSSF Phase 4 from February 2026: What the New Contribution Rates Mean for Diaspora Workers, Employers, and Returnees
Phase 4 of the NSSF Act took effect on 1 February 2026, raising the upper limit to KSh 108,000 and the maximum monthly contribution to KSh 6,480 per side. Here is what diaspora workers, employers of Kenyans at home, and returnees need to do now.
Court of Appeal and the Housing Levy: What the 2026 Ruling Means for Diaspora Property Owners and Employers
Kenya's Affordable Housing Levy survived the High Court in October 2024 and reached the Court of Appeal in January 2026. For diaspora property owners, employers of Kenyan staff, and investors in the Affordable Housing Programme, the ruling shapes both compliance obligations and pipeline housing supply.
Employment Law in Kenya: Worker Rights, Employer Obligations, and Everything the Labour Laws Cover
Kenya's employment law framework provides comprehensive protections for workers while establishing clear obligations for employers across every aspect of the employment relationship. From hiring and c...
Understanding Kenyan Employment Law: A Diaspora Employer's Guide to Hiring and Managing Staff Remotely
Essential guide to Kenyan employment law for diaspora employers, covering contracts, wages, statutory deductions, termination procedures, and compliance requirements.
Understanding Kenyan Employment Law: A Guide for Diaspora Employers
Guide to Kenyan employment law for diaspora employers. Covers contracts, minimum wage, statutory deductions, leave, termination, and compliance requirements.