Kenya's KRA lets employers give employees non-cash gifts tax-free up to KSh 5,000 per month, or KSh 60,000 per year, as long as the gift is non-cash and stays under that ceiling. That leaves plenty of room for genuinely nice branded merchandise. Below are 20 products from the Sunday catalog, priced in Kenyan shillings (KSh) from a few hundred shillings up to around KSh 5,608, most of them comfortably inside the monthly threshold on their own.
Bamboo Pen
An easy, low-cost add-on for a card or desk-drop gift, useful when you want to include something for every employee without denting budget.
- Material: Bamboo body with metal tip.
- Branding: Laser engraving.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from KSh 374/unit.
Sports Socks
A low-cost, high-frequency-use add-on that pairs well with a larger item to round out a gift bundle without pushing the total near the KSh 5,000 monthly ceiling.
- Material: Polyester-spandex blend.
- Branding: Woven logo panel.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from KSh 560/unit.
Americano Mug
A classic desk mug that works as a standalone small gift or as the anchor piece in a bundled gift set.
- Material: Ceramic.
- Branding: Printed or laser-etched logo.
- Order: MOQ 108 · from KSh 568/unit.
A5 Notebook
An affordable staple gift for smaller occasions or as a bundle filler, useful when several employees need something simple and consistent.
- Material: Recycled paper cover and pages.
- Branding: Deboss or foil stamp.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from KSh 644/unit.
Premium Tote Bag
A practical, visible item that works well as a standalone small gift or as the carrier for a bundled gift set.
- Material: Organic cotton canvas.
- Branding: Screen print.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from KSh 904/unit.
A5 Premium Notebook
A step up from a basic notebook, with a finish that reads as more considered for a birthday or personal-occasion gift.
- Material: PU cover with recycled paper pages.
- Branding: Deboss or foil stamp.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from KSh 980/unit.
Leather Luggage Tag
A small, personal-feeling travel accessory that suits a birthday or work-anniversary gift without approaching the threshold.
- Material: PU leather.
- Branding: Deboss or foil stamp.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from KSh 1,078/unit.
Knitted Scarf
A seasonal, personal-feeling item well matched to a year-end gift where it should feel individually chosen.
- Material: Knitted acrylic.
- Branding: Woven label.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from KSh 1,078/unit.
Canvas Travel Pouch
A useful, compact accessory for cables or toiletries that reads as a thoughtful small gift for any occasion.
- Material: Cotton canvas.
- Branding: Screen print.
- Order: MOQ 25 · from KSh 1,169/unit.
Baseball Cap
An easy, well-liked accessory that suits most occasions and keeps well under the threshold even paired with a second small item.
- Material: Cotton twill.
- Branding: Embroidery.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from KSh 1,176/unit.
Espresso Mug
A desk-friendly, everyday item that works well as part of a small gift bundle.
- Material: Ceramic.
- Branding: Printed or laser-etched logo.
- Order: MOQ 108 · from KSh 1,190/unit.
Stainless Steel Bottle
A durable, daily-use bottle that makes a solid mid-range choice for a birthday or festive gift with room to spare under the monthly ceiling.
- Material: Stainless steel.
- Branding: Laser engraving.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from KSh 1,347/unit.
Wireless Mini Speaker
A compact tech gift with broad appeal, well suited to a birthday or festive occasion where a slightly higher-value item fits.
- Material: ABS housing with electronic components.
- Branding: Laser engraving or UV print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from KSh 1,454/unit.
Recycled Steel Bottle
A durable, daily-use item with a sustainability story, a safe mid-range choice for a birthday or festive gift that stays well clear of the threshold.
- Material: Recycled stainless steel.
- Branding: Laser engraving.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from KSh 1,540/unit.
Wireless Powerbank
A practical everyday tech item that suits most occasions and leaves a reasonable buffer below the monthly threshold.
- Material: Aluminium and ABS housing.
- Branding: Laser engraving or UV print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from KSh 2,597/unit.
T-shirt – The Axel
A wardrobe staple with a quality feel, a versatile mid-range gift for a festive occasion or as part of a bundled set.
- Material: Combed cotton jersey.
- Branding: Screen print or embroidery.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from KSh 2,632/unit.
Bamboo Tea Bottle
A distinctive, well-made bottle that reads as a considered mid-range gift for a birthday or festive occasion.
- Material: Bamboo exterior with glass infuser.
- Branding: Laser engraving.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from KSh 2,635/unit.
Noise-Cancelling Headphones
A premium, well-received tech gift for a significant occasion such as a wedding or the birth of a child, still under the KSh 5,000 monthly ceiling.
- Material: ABS housing with electronic components.
- Branding: Laser engraving or UV print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from KSh 3,451/unit.
RollTop Backpack
A higher-value, genuinely useful gift for a milestone occasion such as a work anniversary or year-end, priced with room to spare under the KSh 5,000 monthly ceiling.
- Material: Recycled polyester.
- Branding: Embroidered patch.
- Order: MOQ 25 · from KSh 3,463/unit.
Hoodie – The Rex
A heavyweight, everyday hoodie that reads as a genuine gift rather than a uniform item, well suited to a Christmas or year-end occasion where a higher-value item is appropriate. At roughly KSh 5,608 it sits just above the monthly threshold, so it fits best as a once-a-year gift measured against the KSh 60,000 annual allowance.
- Material: Cotton-polyester fleece blend.
- Branding: Embroidery or screen print on chest or sleeve.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from KSh 5,608/unit.
Building a compliant gifting programme
Most products above sit comfortably within KRA's KSh 5,000 monthly non-cash gift threshold, even after freight and customisation costs are added; a few higher-value pieces like the RollTop Backpack and the Hoodie work best as once-a-year gifts measured against the KSh 60,000 annual allowance instead. For the full legal picture, including how the monthly and annual thresholds work together, why cash gifts get no exemption at all, client-gift deductibility, and VAT on gifts, see the companion guide: Tax-Free Employee Gifts in Kenya: The KSh 5,000 Monthly Rule. For how Kenya compares with other markets, see the full Employee Gift Tax Rules by Country guide, covering 43 countries verified against each country's primary tax authority.
Building a full corporate gifting program rather than a single order? See how Sunday's corporate gifting solution works for teams like yours.
Ready to build a gifting programme for your Kenyan team? Talk to Sunday about sourcing, branding, and shipping employee gifts that stay well within KRA's thresholds. Sunday also supports enterprise-scale rollouts across multiple countries — see the full Sunday platform for details.
