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Affordable Housing Levy in Kenya: Rate and Payroll Impact

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Kenyan analyst working on laptops in an open-plan office. Photo: Dwalsh3 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Affordable Housing Levy is deducted from qualifying employment income and matched by employers under the law in force. Confirm official rates before running payroll.

Estimate only. Rates checked 13 Oct 2026.
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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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