Payroll in Kenya/Uganda

7 CPD hours

1 day

As international markets grow, companies face increasingly complex compliance requirements. Whether sending expatriates abroad or managing a small local payroll as part of an acquisition or new branch, businesses must ensure they meet all legal obligations. While outsourcing payroll can be an effective solution, the company remains legally responsible for any errors made by the provider.

It is therefore essential for clients to understand the major tasks performed by their payroll partner, know the key deadlines requiring their approval, and be able to interpret reports and payslip information accurately.

By the end of the course, attendees will be able to perform simple payroll calculations confidently and identify all key components on a payslip

Summary of Main Topics Covered

Kenya:

Local tax laws & PAYE rules
Taxable pay components & reliefs
Social security and statutory contributions
Reporting forms and deadlines
Employment regulatory obligations

Uganda:

Local payroll customs & business setup
Tax and taxable pay rules
PAYE calculation
Social security and worker protections
Monthly reporting & statutory obligations

Who This Course Is For

Payroll officers and administrators in Kenya or Uganda
HR professionals responsible for employee remuneration
Finance managers and accountants handling payroll
Small business owners expanding into Kenya or Uganda
Outsourced payroll providers serving East African clients
Professionals seeking certification in international payroll compliance

What You’ll Achieve

Understand and apply Kenya and Uganda payroll laws and regulations
Accurately calculate PAYE, benefits, and statutory contributions (NSSF, NHIF, Workers Compensation)
Prepare and submit compliant payroll reports and year-end forms
Ensure payroll processes meet local employment law requirements
Gain practical skills for real-world payroll management
Earn a recognized certificate to enhance your professional credential

Introduction & Context

Business customs and etiquette
The impact of the East African Community rules on payroll
Business registration for e‑Business
Kenya Revenue Authority
Income Tax Act and Tax Procedures Act
PAYE obligations
Tax residency rules
Make up of taxable pay
Benefits in Kind rules
Fringe Benefit Tax on low‑interest loans
Tax‑free benefits
Deductions to taxable pay
Operation of the universal personal relief
Insurance relief
Example PAYE calculation
Taxation of bonuses and gratuities

Form P9
Monthly pay over and Form P10
Year End certificate

National Social Security Fund – Key employer obligations
NSSF assessable pay
NSSF calculation
National Hospital Insurance Fund – Employer obligations
NHIF contribution calculation

NHTA Training Levy
Employment Law
National Employment Authority

Introduction & Context

Business customs and etiquette
Business registration
Uganda Revenue Authority
Uganda tax residency rules
Uganda tax rates for residents and non‑residents
TIN numbers

- Make up of taxable pay
- Tax‑free income
- Valuation of Benefits in Kind
- Lump sum termination payments
- PAYE calculation

Change of employment certificates
Monthly PAYE return
Local Services Tax

National Social Security Fund Act
NSSF membership rules
NSSF contributions
Workers compensation arrangements

Employment law

Yes, the course is structured for both beginners and professionals with some payroll experience. It starts with fundamentals and builds up to complex payroll calculations.

Yes, it gives management and payroll professionals essential knowledge to support expansion into Kenya/Uganda by ensuring they understand local payroll compliance before hiring staff or outsourcing payroll.

Yes, the course includes practical examples of payroll calculations and payslip elements so you can accurately follow simple pay calculations for both Kenya and Uganda.

Attendees will gain an understanding of local payroll legislation, key statutory obligations (including PAYE, tax residency rules, and social security), and the ability to manage or review payroll outputs compliantly.

The Payroll Centre generally offers extended helpdesk support and payroll resources through its membership programmes and wider services.

This course is designed to help you understand and correctly manage payroll compliance in Kenya and Uganda, whether processing locally or managing an outsourced payroll provider. You’ll learn key payroll rules, deadlines, and how to interpret payslips and reports in each jurisdiction.

From

£702.00 +VAT

Master Local Payroll Laws – Learn Kenya and Uganda PAYE, tax rules, and statutory obligations.
Practical Payroll Skills – Gain hands-on experience with payroll calculations and reporting forms.
Ensure Compliance – Avoid fines with correct social security, NHIF/NSSF, and employment law management.
Boost Career Prospects – Certified skills recognized by employers for payroll, HR, and finance roles.