Nisab for Zakat in Kenya Today
The silver nisab is Ksh 154,118 and the gold nisab is Ksh 1,509,029. If your zakatable wealth has been above the nisab for a lunar year, 2.5% is due.
Updated 2026-10-04
Silver nisab (612.36 g)Ksh 154,118Silver Ksh 251.68 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)Ksh 1,509,02924K gold Ksh 17,250 per gram
Zakat on savings in Kenya
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| Ksh 154,118 | Ksh 3,853 | Below nisab |
| Ksh 308,236 | Ksh 7,706 | Below nisab |
| Ksh 770,591 | Ksh 19,265 | Below nisab |
| Ksh 1,541,182 | Ksh 38,530 | Ksh 38,530 |
| Ksh 3,852,956 | Ksh 96,324 | Ksh 96,324 |
| Ksh 7,705,912 | Ksh 192,648 | Ksh 192,648 |
| Ksh 15,411,824 | Ksh 385,296 | Ksh 385,296 |
Use the zakat calculator to include gold, silver, investments and business assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat in Kenya today?
Based on today's prices, about Ksh 154,118 using silver (612.36 g) or Ksh 1,509,029 using gold (87.48 g).
Which nisab should I use?
Many scholars recommend the silver nisab for cash savings because it is lower and benefits the poor; others use gold. Follow your scholar or local mosque.
When is zakat due?
When your zakatable wealth has stayed at or above the nisab for one full lunar (Hijri) year.
Nisab in other countries
Nisab uses international spot prices. Local prices can differ slightly; consult a scholar if unsure.