NIS Kenya Salary Structure 2022/2023 – Check Details Here
Would you like to know how much NIS Kenya workers get paid? Then you are on the right platform as we are going to share with you the details about NIS Kenya Salary 2022.

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About NIS Kenya
National Intelligence Service Kenya which was previously known as the National Security Intelligence Service (NSIS) is both the (national) domestic and foreign intelligence agency of Kenya. It had its origins in the “Special Branch” a department of the national police that was created in 1952 under the British administration. Among other things, it provided intelligence during the Mau Mau uprising.
Functions of National Intelligence Service In Kenya
1. Detect and identify threats to national security.
2. Advise the president and government of any threat.
3. Safeguard and promote national security within and outside the country.
4. Safeguard information systems and processes within state departments.
5. Make recommendations to the National Security Council on policies concerning security intelligence.
6. Regulate the flow of security intelligence between service and the state departments.
7. Provide confidential security reports for persons seeking to be a Kenyan Citizen.
8. Carry out protective and preventive security functions within state departments.
9. Liaise with intelligence or authorities in other countries.
NIS Kenya Salary Structure 2022
N.I.S salary range is based on years of experience as shown in the table below:
NIS Staff | Salary Per Month |
Graduate Trainee | Ksh.60,000 to Ksh. 130,000 |
One to three years’ experience NIS staff | Ksh.130,000 to Ksh.200,000 |
Four to six years’ experience NIS staff | Ksh.200,000 to Ksh.250,000 |
NIS Allowances
N.S salary is inclusive of allowances to cater for their expenses. Some of the NIS allowances include:
1. Accommodation and Subsistence allowances.
2. Airtime allowances.
3. Security allowances.
4. Medical Insurance allowances.
5. Retirement benefits.
6. Group life assurance.
7. Work injury benefit.
These allowances are often included in the basic salary in order to get total payment per month.
NIS Kenya Training Duration
Are you wondering how many months does NIS training take? NIS training program takes 6months for one to be well equipped with the required skills.
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