Tough times for Kenyans as new Housing Levy and SHIF deductions now take up to 45% of workers' pay, leaving only 55%.

This has cut spending power and hurt sales of everyday goods.

Here is how before these new deductions and after:

— Salary Sh50,000: Sh39 448→ Sh39,273 — Salary Sh100,000: Sh73,385 → Sh73,335 — Salary Sh200,000: Sh142,110→ Sh138,310 — Salary Sh350,000: Sh245,198→ Sh237,273 — Salary Sh500,000: Sh348,285 → Sh336,235 — Salary Sh1,000,000: Sh674,518 → Sh648,718