Corporate training Guides Paying for staff training: levies and reimbursement
The NITA training levy in Kenya: what employers should know before buying training
Kenyan employers pay a monthly industrial training levy to the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA). Some training can be reimbursed, but only under NITA's rules, so it pays to understand them before you buy.
The industrial training levy
Under the Industrial Training Act, employers in Kenya pay a training levy to NITA for each employee every month, widely set at KES 50 per employee. NITA uses the levy to fund and regulate industrial training.
Reimbursement
Employers who are up to date with the levy can claim reimbursement for some training, within NITA's limits and conditions. Typically the training must be approved by NITA, delivered by a provider NITA recognises, and claimed with the evidence NITA asks for. Check NITA's current rules before you plan on a claim.
Where Paleon Training fits
Paleon Training's programmes are not NITA-approved courses, so budget for them without a NITA reimbursement. Many organisations fund cybersecurity and AI training from their IT, risk or compliance budgets because it reduces fraud, breach and regulatory risk.
We deliver AI and cybersecurity training live online with a facilitator for organisations across Kenya. Paleon Training issues its own certificate of completion. Our programmes are not accredited qualifications and do not carry credits on any national qualifications framework.
Making the case without a levy claim
- One prevented payment fraud usually costs more than a year of awareness training
- Kenya's Data Protection Act allows fines of up to KES 5 million or 1 per cent of turnover, whichever is lower
- AI training pays back in time saved on reports, emails and analysis
- Training records support your compliance and insurance conversations
Related training programmes
- CyberSecure Workforce: Programme details
- AI Workflow Productivity & Process Transformation: Programme details
Frequently asked questions
Can we claim your training from NITA?
No. Paleon Training's programmes are not NITA-approved courses, so plan your budget without a NITA reimbursement.
How much is the NITA levy?
It is widely set at KES 50 per employee per month. Check NITA's current rules for your organisation.
Do staff receive a certificate?
Paleon Training issues its own certificate of completion. Our programmes are not accredited qualifications and do not carry credits on any national qualifications framework.
Is this guide official NITA guidance?
No. It is a general overview. Check NITA's current rules.
Published 09/11/2026 by Paleon Training Limited. General guidance, not legal advice.
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