Nisab for Zakat in Kenya Today
The silver nisab is Ksh 128,009 and the gold nisab is Ksh 1,427,028. If your zakatable wealth has been above the nisab for a lunar year, 2.5% is due.
Updated 2026-11-13
Silver nisab (612.36 g)Ksh 128,009Silver Ksh 209.04 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)Ksh 1,427,02824K gold Ksh 16,313 per gram
Zakat on savings in Kenya
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| Ksh 128,009 | Ksh 3,200 | Below nisab |
| Ksh 256,018 | Ksh 6,400 | Below nisab |
| Ksh 640,044 | Ksh 16,001 | Below nisab |
| Ksh 1,280,088 | Ksh 32,002 | Below nisab |
| Ksh 3,200,221 | Ksh 80,006 | Ksh 80,006 |
| Ksh 6,400,442 | Ksh 160,011 | Ksh 160,011 |
| Ksh 12,800,884 | Ksh 320,022 | Ksh 320,022 |
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 128,009 using silver (612.36 g) or Ksh 1,427,028 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.