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If you are self-employed, you can pay for NHIF through MPESA or bank. But most people prefer to pay through MPESA.NHIF Paybill number is 200222.

Two of the ways you can pay your monthly NHIF subscriptions is by MPESA or through the bank. If you are SELF-EMPLOYED, you can pay using our MPESA paybill number 200222. The procedure is as follows:

1. Go to your MPESA menu and select Lipa na M-PESA.

2. Choose Pay Bill and enter Business no (200222).

3. Select Account no and enter contributor’s National ID Number.

4. Enter amount (KES 500.00 per month)

5. Enter your MPESA Pin

6. Confirm all details are correct then press OK

You will receive a confirmation SMS from MPESA immediately. The payment will take 2 to 3 days to reflect.

You can also pay at any one of our 4 bank accounts at National bank, Co-operative bank, KCB bank and Equity bank. Use your MEMBERSHIP NUMBER to pay. It reflects immediately in our system.

Below are the NHIF rates:

SalaryContribution
KSh 5,999KSh 150
KSh 6,000 – 7,999KSh 300
KSh 8,000 – 11,999KSh 400
KSh 12,000 – 14,999KSh 500
KSh 15,000 – 19,999KSh 600
KSh 20,000 – 24,999KSh 750
KSh 25,000 – 29,999KSh 850
KSh 30,000 – 34,999KSh 900
KSh 35,000 – 39,999KSh 950
KSh 40,000 – 44,999KSh 1,000
KSh 45,000 – 49,999KSh 1,100
KSh 50,000 – 59,999KSh 1,200
KSh 60,000 – 69,999KSh 1,300
KSh 70,000 – 79,999KSh 1,400
KSh 80,000 – 89,999KSh 1,500
KSh 90,000 – 99,999KSh 1,600
KSh 100,000 & AboveKSh 1,700
Self-EmployedKSh 500

Most people who pay through the Paybill number are self-employed. They are required to pay Ksh 500 every month.

If you are self-employed, you are attracting a 50% NHIF penalty charge following late payment. For example, if you are contributing Ksh. 500 monthly then you will be paying Ksh. 750 for late payments.