Every end of month, most employees require physical copies of their payslips for various reasons including loan applications. While some employees get their emails directly from work or sent to their emails, others have to access them from online platforms. The GHRIS portal allows different kinds of civil servants to access and download their payslips and other documents (P9 forms) online. Here is a guideline on how to access your GHRIS payslip. Requirements In order to get your online GHRIS payslip you will need to meet the following requirements Be a civil servant Have a GHRIS account Have a personal…
Author: Damaris Wataka
Every Kenyan citizen above 18 years should file his or her tax returns annually. However, if you are unemployed or still a student, you do not have a source of income and thus have no returns to file. That is where the nil returns option comes in. Please note that being self-employed counts as employment and you should therefore pay your taxes as required. Filing taxes in Kenya begins from January to June of every year. Failure or delay to do so attracts a Ksh 2000 fine for every missed year. You should therefore try to avoid the last minute…
If you want to practise as a teacher in any Kenyan school, you are legally required to have a TSC number. This is a unique number that proves your registration as a competent teacher by the Kenyan government. It is also the number that will afford you all the benefits that come with being a member of the teacher’s commission. The TSC application is a fully online process. Therefore, avoid any paper procedures that malicious individuals may offer. It takes at least 30 days from date of application to get a certificate of registration with your TSC number. Here is…
The Kenya Revenue Authority is the official Kenyan institution tasked with all matters taxes in the country. You however cannot access KRA services such as filing returns and getting a tax compliance certificate if you do not have a KRA pin. This is the unique number that not only identifies you as a taxpayer, but also affords you other benefits outlined below. This is a guide on how to apply for your KRA pin. Importance of KRA pin Having a KRA pin is vital in the following ways Allows you to file taxes Necessary for most government jobs for payslip…
A certificate of good conduct has become increasingly important in Kenya. It serves as a form of police clearance for you, the holder. With it, you have the statement or assurance that you are free and clear of all and any criminal charges for a year, after which you have to apply again. Any Kenyan citizen can have a certificate of good conduct for personal and corporate benefits. Importance of having a certificate of good conduct Having a certificate of good conduct is essential for the following reasons Most employers use it as a way to prove that you are…
Thanks to technological developments in the country, you no longer need to go to physical government offices for public services such as passport application and renewal of licenses, etc. These and many other services are easily accessible to you through an online portal called the Ecitizen. All you need to do is register and create your personal account, from where you can access all these services and more. Importance of having an Ecitizen account You might think that having an Ecitizen account is unnecessary. However, most government offices, including Huduma centres, will require you to have this account in order…