The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu has ruled that employers cannot stop paying workers simply because their businesses are facing financial problems. In the case of Pride King Services Ltd v Innocent Onyango (2026), the court found that an employee who resigned after going four months without receiving his salary had been constructively
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has proposed new tax rules that could directly affect landlords and employers, as the government moves to improve tax collection and support youth employment. In a notice dated Tuesday, May 5, 2026, KRA said it has prepared two draft regulations, the Income Tax (Residential Rental Income Tax) Regulations, 2026 and
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has issued a notice to employers outlining the Year 4 (2026) contribution rates in accordance with the Third Schedule of the NSSF Act (Cap 258). The new rates take effect in February 2026 and apply to all registered employers and employees nationwide. Revised Tier 1 Contributions Under the Lower