Glossary term
Payslip (Kenya)
A payslip is the written record an employer gives a worker showing their pay and deductions. In Kenya it should show gross pay, statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF and SHIF, and the net amount.
A fundi handed cash at the end of the week has no proof of what was deducted or why. A payslip fixes that: it shows the gross wages, every deduction, and the exact net amount that reached the worker.
Updated October 17, 2026 · Glossary
What a Kenyan payslip should show
A useful payslip states the worker's name, the pay period, gross pay, each statutory deduction such as PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Affordable Housing Levy, and any advance or loan recovery, ending in net pay. It is the worker's proof and the employer's record in one.
Digital payslips on site
On FundiPay a digital payslip is issued for every M-Pesa B2C payment, so the fundi gets both the M-Pesa SMS and a payslip they can keep on their phone. Nothing needs printing and nothing gets lost in a site office.
Why payslips reduce disputes
Most Friday arguments are about what was deducted, not what was earned. When the payslip is issued automatically and matches the M-Pesa receipt, the worker can see the maths and the dispute usually ends before it starts — the spirit of Bila ya kutoa.
Frequently asked questions
Is a payslip required in Kenya?
Employers are expected to give workers a record of their pay showing gross pay and deductions. A payslip is the practical way to meet that duty and to answer any later query.
Can a payslip be sent by phone?
Yes. FundiPay issues a digital payslip alongside each M-Pesa B2C payment, so a worker on any handset has a record without an app or a printer.
What is the difference between a payslip and a payment receipt?
The M-Pesa receipt proves money moved; the payslip explains it, showing gross pay, deductions and net pay. FundiPay issues both together so the two always match.
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