kenya-tax-rates

What This Skill Does

The kenya-tax-rates skill serves as a precise computational engine for managing Kenyan payroll compliance. It automates the complex, multi-tiered calculations required by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and statutory bodies. Whether you are a business owner calculating staff payroll or an employee verifying your monthly payslip, this skill eliminates manual errors associated with progressive tax brackets and shifting contribution limits. It covers PAYE (Pay As You Earn) using the five-band progressive structure, the 2.75% Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) deduction, the dual-tier National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions, and the mandatory 1.5% Affordable Housing Levy.

Installation

To integrate this skill into your environment, use the OpenClaw CLI provided with your agent setup. Execute the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/enjuguna/kenya-tax-rates

Ensure that you have Node.js installed in your environment if you intend to use the npm library directly, as the agent relies on this robust codebase to maintain its calculation accuracy.

Use Cases

• Payroll Processing: Automated bulk calculation of net salary from gross figures for small to medium enterprises.
• Budget Forecasting: Financial planning for companies setting salary bands that account for mandatory deductions.
• Financial Auditing: Quickly verifying if a payslip matches current legislative standards, specifically checking if SHIF and Housing Levy were applied at the correct rates.
• Tax Planning: Determining the impact of pension contributions or insurance premiums on overall taxable income and net take-home pay.

Example Prompts

1. "Calculate the net salary for an employee earning a gross monthly salary of 150,000 KES, including the standard pension deduction."
2. "What would be the total employer and employee NSSF contribution for a salary of 80,000 KES in March 2025?"
3. "Run a full payroll breakdown for a gross salary of 200,000 KES. Please list the exact amounts for PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, and the Housing Levy."

Tips & Limitations

Always ensure you specify the date if you are performing historical or future-dated calculations, as NSSF tiers are date-sensitive. The skill assumes standard residential tax status; complex tax scenarios involving non-resident earnings or specialized tax exemptions may require manual adjustment. The calculation engine is strictly compliant with 2024/2025 fiscal laws. If legislation changes, ensure your skill is updated via the clawhub repository to maintain regulatory compliance.