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Kenya SHIF Calculator (2026, replaces NHIF)

SHIF, the Social Health Insurance Fund, replaced NHIF from October 2024. The deduction is 2.75% of gross pay with a minimum of KES 300.

Updated July 2026
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Result
SHIF KES 1,650.00
Gross payKES 60,000.00
SHIF (2.75%, min 300)KES 1,650.00

Deducted from the employee. Remitted by the employer to SHA.

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SHIF replaced NHIF in October 2024

The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) replaced the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Contribution is a flat 2.75% of gross pay, with a minimum of KES 300.

There is no longer a tiered NHIF table, SHIF is a single percentage which simplifies payroll.

Sources and methodology

Rate verified July 2026 against the Social Health Insurance (General) Regulations 2024: 2.75% of gross monthly pay with a minimum contribution of KES 300, remitted to the Social Health Authority by the 9th of the following month.

Worked examples

Gross KES 60,000
  • SHIF = 60,000 × 2.75% = KES 1,650
Gross KES 10,000
  • SHIF = 10,000 × 2.75% = 275 → minimum applied = KES 300

Frequently asked questions

Is NHIF still active?
No. NHIF transitioned to SHIF in October 2024 under the SHA.
What is the SHIF rate?
2.75% of gross monthly pay, minimum KES 300.
Does the employer also contribute?
No. SHIF is an employee-only deduction; the employer remits it.
When is SHIF due?
By the 9th of the month following the payroll month.
Where does Veira help?
Veira computes SHIF every payroll run and produces the SHA-ready submission file.

Business reviews

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Jane M.
Verified business

Finally a tool that gets Kenyan tax rules right. Zero KRA rejections since using this.

5/10/2024
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Verified business

Accurate and saves me hours every month. The breakdown is clear and my staff finally understand their deductions.

5/20/2024
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5/15/2024
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Very helpful. Only thing missing is export to CSV but overall excellent.

5/5/2024

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