Kenya Finance CalculatorOctober 2026
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Banking / T-Bill returns by amount
T-Bill Returns on KSh 50,000 in Kenya (2026)
A KSh 50,000 91-day Treasury Bill earns about KSh 907 after 15% tax. A 364-day bill earns about KSh 3,510. Rates are the CBK auction averages as of 5 November 2026.
Figures last updated 5 November 2026. Based on CBK average auction rates.
KSh 50,000 face value: returns by security
Face value is the amount you receive at maturity. Rates as of 5 November 2026.
| Security | Rate | You pay now | Gross interest | Tax | Net interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91-day T-Bill 15% withholding tax | 8.75% | KSh 48,933 | KSh 1,067 | −KSh 160 | KSh 907 |
| 182-day T-Bill 15% withholding tax | 8.845% | KSh 47,888 | KSh 2,112 | −KSh 317 | KSh 1,795 |
| 364-day T-Bill 15% withholding tax | 9.0282% | KSh 45,870 | KSh 4,130 | −KSh 619 | KSh 3,510 |
| Infrastructure Bond (IFB) Tax-free, 1-year illustration | 12.82% | KSh 44,318 | KSh 5,682 | KSh 0 | KSh 5,682 |
| Fixed Coupon Bond (FXD) 15% tax, 1-year illustration | 12.87% | KSh 44,299 | KSh 5,701 | −KSh 855 | KSh 4,846 |
Estimates using CBK average auction rates, not a guaranteed return. Bond rates are from the 5 October 2026 auction and use a one-year simplification; real bonds pay coupons over several years. See the T-Bill calculator or the T-Bills vs bonds guide.
Quick Answers
KSh 50,000 T-Bill FAQs
How much do I earn on a KSh 50,000 91-day T-Bill in Kenya?
At the 8.75% average rate, a KSh 50,000 91-day T-Bill costs about KSh 48,933 today. It matures at KSh 50,000, giving KSh 1,067 gross interest, or about KSh 907 after 15% withholding tax.
Which earns more on KSh 50,000: a 91-day or a 364-day T-Bill?
Net interest is about KSh 907 over 91 days and KSh 3,510 over 364 days, but your money is locked up longer for the 364-day bill. The 182-day bill earns about KSh 1,795.
Is interest on KSh 50,000 in an infrastructure bond taxed?
No. Interest on infrastructure bonds is tax-free. As a one-year illustration at 12.82%, KSh 50,000 would earn about KSh 5,682. Real IFBs run for several years, so check the specific issue.
Why does the price I pay differ from the face value?
T-Bills are sold at a discount. You pay less than the face value now and receive the full face value at maturity; the difference is your interest. Figures here are estimates from the average auction rate, and your actual rate depends on the auction.