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SACCO Dividend Calculator Kenya

SACCOs pay a dividend on share capital and interest (sometimes called a rebate) on deposits. Enter your balances and the rates your SACCO declared at its AGM.

Estimate only. Rates checked 13 Oct 2026.

Tax

KRA’s withholding tax rate on qualifying dividends to residents is 5%, deducted by the SACCO. Tax treatment of interest on deposits depends on the payment; ask your SACCO what it deducts.

See our SACCO loan calculators and the SASRA licensed SACCOs list.

Frequently asked questions

How are SACCO dividends taxed?

At 5% withholding tax for residents on qualifying dividends.

Where do I find my SACCO’s dividend rate?

In its AGM announcement or annual report.

More: All guides · Tax calculators · PAYE calculator

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Norah Waceke is a business journalist and editor at Business Radar with more than eight years of experience covering Kenya's economy, companies and markets. She previously worked at Kenyans.co.ke, one of the country's leading digital news platforms, where she reported on business, finance and current affairs. A graduate of Multimedia University of Kenya, Norah focuses on clear, accurate reporting that helps readers understand the money stories shaping their lives and businesses.

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