As a business operating in Kenya in 2025, payroll compliance is no longer just a best practice—it’s a legal obligation. With new laws such as the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, which replaced NHIF with SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund),...

As Kenyan businesses continue embracing digital transformation, automating payroll has become not only a convenience but a compliance and efficiency necessity. Manual payroll processes are time-consuming, error-prone, and risky, especially with changes such as the replacement of NHIF by SHIF...

Running payroll in Kenya isn’t just about paying employees—it’s about staying compliant, reducing errors, and improving operational efficiency. With the growing demand for automation and evolving regulations from bodies like KRA, NHIF, and NSSF, more businesses are turning to modern payroll systems to streamline...

In today’s competitive environment, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya are under increasing pressure to operate efficiently while staying compliant with evolving tax and labor regulations. Managing payroll manually can be time-consuming, error-prone, and costly. That’s why more SMEs are turning...

Payroll management in Kenya is rapidly evolving as businesses move away from spreadsheets and manual calculations toward smarter, cloud-based payroll software. With the Kenyan government enforcing stricter tax compliance and the demand for remote access to HR systems growing, cloud-based payroll solutions are no...

1. FaidiHR

FaidiHR is a cloud-based payroll and HR automation platform designed specifically for Kenyan businesses. Trusted by SMEs and large enterprises alike, FaidiHR provides end-to-end payroll services that comply with local tax and...

In Uganda’s ever-evolving business environment, HR payroll is no longer just about paying employees—it’s about achieving compliance, building trust, and driving operational efficiency. As regulatory frameworks tighten and the workforce grows more dynamic, the importance of a well-managed payroll system cannot be overstated.

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has turned a new leaf in tax administration, embracing technology to streamline how employers calculate, remit, and report Pay As You Earn (PAYE) taxes. What once felt like navigating a maze of manual paperwork is quickly transforming into a smooth...

Effective July 1, 2025, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has replaced its long-standing government-subsidized lunch program with a new Pay As You Eat (PAYE) system. The Ministry of Defence announced this change as part of a broader strategy...

Managing employee attendance effectively is critical for any organization. Whether you’re running a fast-paced startup in Nairobi or a regional operation with distributed teams, tracking time, shifts, and leave manually can be a nightmare.

That’s why forward-thinking companies...