Updated List Of NHIF Rates 2023 -

NHIF, or the National Health Insurance Fund, is a government-owned organisation that provides universal healthcare coverage to Kenyan citizens.

One of the main features of the NHIF system in Kenya is the categorization of contributors based on their employment status. Employed individuals, for instance, are required to pay a certain percentage of their salary as NHIF contributions, with the rate varying based on their income level. On the other hand, self-employed individuals are required to pay a fixed amount of kshs.500/= month

Contribution rates for NHIF in Kenya

Calculating NHIF contributions for employed individuals is pretty straightforward. The rates are based on a percentage of your salary, which increases as your salary increases. Here’s a table with the NHIF rates for employees in Kenya for 2023

Salary Bracket in Ksh	Monthly Contribution in Ksh
0 – 5,999	150
6,000 – 7,999	300
8,000 – 11,999	400
12,000 – 14,999	500
15,000 – 19,999	600
20,000 – 24,999	750
25,000 – 29,999	850
30,000 – 34,999	900
35,000 – 39,000	950
40,000 – 44,999	1,000
45,000 – 49,000	1,100
50,000 – 59,999	1,200
60,000 – 69,999	1,300
70,000 – 79,999	1,400
80,000 – 89,999	1,500
90,000 – 99,999	1,600
100,000 and Above	1,700

Table with the NHIF rates for employees in Kenya for 2023

As you can see, if you’re earning up to KES 5,999 per month, you’ll be required to pay a contribution of KES 150 per month. If you’re earning between KES 6,000 and KES 7,999 per month, you’ll be required to pay KES 300 per month. And if you’re earning between KES 8,000 and KES 11,999 per month, you’ll be required to pay KES 400 per month. The contribution rates continue to increase as your salary increases, with those earning above KES 70,000 per month required to pay KES 1,700 per month.