Reviewed quarterly and updated when provider data, product availability, or pricing changes.
Calculate Your Zakat in Minutes
Simple & Clear
How Zakat Works
Four simple steps to fulfill your obligation with confidence.
Check Nisab
Determine if your total wealth exceeds the minimum threshold (based on gold or silver value).
Calculate 2.5%
Add up all eligible assets - cash, investments, gold, business - and subtract debts.
Verify Hawl
Ensure your wealth has been above Nisab for one full lunar year (354 days).
Pay Your Zakat
Distribute to eligible recipients. Many pay during Ramadan for multiplied rewards.
Full Asset-by-Asset Breakdown
Enter each asset category for a precise calculation. Zakat is 2.5% of eligible wealth above the Nisab threshold.
Your Zakat Due
Ksh 0
Net Assets
Ksh 0
Start Entering Assets
Open a section and enter your assets
Get Zakat Reminders 🌙
Ramadan reminders, Zakat tips, and halal finance insights.
This calculator provides estimates for guidance. Consult a qualified Islamic scholar for complex situations. Nisab values are based on live metal prices and may fluctuate.
Important: HalalWallet provides educational information and comparisons to help you explore halal financial options. We do not provide financial, legal, or religious advice. Product structures and Shariah compliance oversight vary by provider. Always verify halal compliance directly with providers and consult with qualified Islamic finance advisors or scholars for guidance on specific products and your individual circumstances.
Zakat by Asset Type
Detailed guides for calculating Zakat on each type of asset you own.
Zakat Calculator
Full interactive calculator with live Nisab thresholds
Cash & Savings
Current and savings accounts, cash, and committees
Stocks & Investments
Shares, ETFs, mutual funds & portfolios
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin, Ethereum & digital assets
Real Estate
Investment properties, rental income & land
Business Assets
Inventory, receivables & business cash
Zakat FAQ
Common questions about Zakat obligations
Zakat Guides from the Blog
Zakat on Cash & Savings →
Bank balances, M-PESA, and cash: how the 2.5% calculation works.
Zakat on Stocks and Funds →
NSE shares, Shariah fund units, and how purification differs from Zakat.
Zakat on Property and Plots →
Trading intent vs personal use: when plots and rentals are zakatable.
Zakat on Business Assets →
Inventory, receivables, and business cash for traders and SMEs.
Zakat FAQ →
Common questions on nisab, hawl, gold jewelry, and distribution.
Where to Give Zakat
Zakat in Kenya is entirely self-assessed. Our FAQ covers how Zakat distribution works through mosques, community committees, and registered charities, and what to check before giving privately.
🤲 Read the Zakat FAQYour Halal Finance Journey
After calculating your Zakat, explore Shariah-compliant options for investing, home financing, and banking across Kenya, from declared-rate savings accounts to Islamic pension funds.
Related Halal Finance Guides
Continue your halal finance journey with these resources.
Halal Investing →
Compare Shariah-compliant investment platforms
Halal Bank Accounts →
Interest-free current and savings accounts
Halal Retirement Planning →
Plan for retirement the halal way
Halal Home Financing →
Shariah-compliant mortgage options
Business Financing →
Shariah-compliant business loans
Zakat FAQ →
Nisab, hawl, and self-calculation explained
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Zakat and Islamic charitable giving
Need More Information?
Download our comprehensive Zakat handbook for detailed guidance on calculations, eligible assets, and Islamic principles of charitable giving.
Download Complete Zakat HandbookQuick Answer
Zakat is a compulsory 2.5% annual levy on wealth held above the Nisab threshold for a lunar year, one of the five pillars of Islam. Kenya has no state Zakat collection, so the entire calculation and payment is your own responsibility: cash and M-PESA balances, gold, shares, funds, property held for trade, and business assets. Use our free KES calculator to cover every asset category.
Key Takeaways
- Zakat rate is 2.5% on wealth above Nisab: 87.48g of gold or 612.36g of silver by weight.
- Kenya has no state Zakat deduction; the full calculation and payment is self-assessed.
- Include cash, M-PESA balances, gold, shares, fund units, and business assets in the calculation.
- Zakat falls due on the lunar anniversary of crossing Nisab; Ramadan payment is customary, not required.
- Our free calculator covers all major asset categories in Kenyan shillings.
Sources and review process
This page is reviewed against HalalWallet editorial standards and source documentation.
Reviewed by: HalalWallet Editorial Team
Last reviewed: 2026-03-06
How to cite this page
Preferred format:
For time-sensitive claims (rates, fees, state availability), please verify directly with the provider's official documentation and note the retrieval date.