Kenya | Meal allowances FB explained
The value of meals served to employees in a canteen or cafeteria operated or established by the employer or provided by a third party who is registered taxpayer (whether the meals are supplied in the premises of the employer or the premises of the third party) will not be taxed where the value of the meal does not exceed the sum of 48000 Ksh per year or 4000 Ksh per month per employee.
When the benefit exceeds 4000 Ksh per month, the full amount becomes a taxable benefit.
The value can be applied to both the payslip screen and the recurring screen.
Important Note: this legislation was amended in December 2024. Please refer to the latest legislation.
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