Repayments on a KSh 3,000,000 loan

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

Rates verified 5 October 2026
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Monthly repayment

KSh 105,471

for 36 months

How this was calculated

Loan amount
KSh 3,000,000
Total interest
KSh 796,960
Total repaid
KSh 3,796,960

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

Repayment schedule by year
PrincipalInterestBalance
Year 1KSh 845,907KSh 419,746KSh 2,154,093
Year 2KSh 991,632KSh 274,021KSh 1,162,461
Year 3KSh 1,162,461KSh 103,192KSh 0

Quick answer

A KSh 3,000,000 loan at 16% a year on reducing balance costs KSh 105,471 a month over 36 months, with total interest of KSh 796,960.

Monthly instalment on KSh 3,000,000 (reducing balance)
Rate1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
12%KSh 266,546KSh 141,220KSh 99,643KSh 79,002KSh 66,733
14%KSh 269,361KSh 144,039KSh 102,533KSh 81,979KSh 69,805
16%KSh 272,193KSh 146,889KSh 105,471KSh 85,021KSh 72,954
18%KSh 275,040KSh 149,772KSh 108,457KSh 88,125KSh 76,180
20%KSh 277,904KSh 152,687KSh 111,491KSh 91,291KSh 79,482

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the monthly repayment on a KSh 3,000,000 loan?

KSh 105,471 a month at 16% over 3 years. At 14% over 5 years it is KSh 69,805.

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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