Repayments on a KSh 1,000,000 loan

Compare monthly instalments across common bank and SACCO rates and terms.

Rates verified 5 October 2026
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Monthly repayment

KSh 35,157

for 36 months

How this was calculated

Loan amount
KSh 1,000,000
Total interest
KSh 265,653
Total repaid
KSh 1,265,653

Bank processing fees, insurance and excise duty are extra; ask for the annual percentage rate (APR).

Repayment schedule by year
PrincipalInterestBalance
Year 1KSh 281,969KSh 139,915KSh 718,031
Year 2KSh 330,544KSh 91,340KSh 387,487
Year 3KSh 387,487KSh 34,397KSh 0

Quick answer

A KSh 1,000,000 loan at 16% a year on reducing balance costs KSh 35,157 a month over 36 months, with total interest of KSh 265,653.

Monthly instalment on KSh 1,000,000 (reducing balance)
Rate1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
12%KSh 88,849KSh 47,073KSh 33,214KSh 26,334KSh 22,244
14%KSh 89,787KSh 48,013KSh 34,178KSh 27,326KSh 23,268
16%KSh 90,731KSh 48,963KSh 35,157KSh 28,340KSh 24,318
18%KSh 91,680KSh 49,924KSh 36,152KSh 29,375KSh 25,393
20%KSh 92,635KSh 50,896KSh 37,164KSh 30,430KSh 26,494

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the monthly repayment on a KSh 1,000,000 loan?

KSh 35,157 a month at 16% over 3 years. At 14% over 5 years it is KSh 23,268.

How is a monthly loan repayment calculated?

Most Kenyan bank and SACCO loans use reducing balance amortization, where each monthly payment is the same amount but the portion going to interest shrinks over time as the outstanding principal falls.

What interest rate should I use for a mortgage in Kenya?

Kenyan bank mortgage rates commonly range from around 13% to 18% per year depending on the lender and your risk profile; check with your specific bank for their current rate.

Does this calculator work for SACCO loans too?

Yes, enter your SACCO loan principal, its stated annual interest rate, and the repayment period in months to see the same reducing-balance breakdown.

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