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Hire employees and contractors in Kenya

Outstaffer’s guide to employing in Kenya.
Kenya employee facts

Facts & stats

Kenya is famous for its scenic landscapes and vast wildlife reserves teeming with lions, wildebeests, crocodiles, buffaloes, hippos, and flamingoes — like a savanna straight from the Lion King.

Beyond the incredible biodiversity, Kenya is sub-Saharan Africa’s third-largest economy. Nairobi is one of the world’s fastest-growing cities, now a thriving metropolis and a key center for trade in East Africa. Kenya enjoys strong performance in agriculture, transport, energy, tourism, and the services industry, and further growth is expected to power the Kenyan economy in the years ahead.

Capital city
Nairobi
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KSh, KES)
Official Languages
Swahili, English
Population size

47,564,296 (est. 2019)

Ease of doing business

Easy

Cost of living index

36.30 (2021)

Payroll frequency

Monthly

VAT - standard rate

16%

GDP - real growth rate

5.4 (2019)

Tech talent

Tech Talent in Kenya

Kenya is rapidly establishing itself as a prominent player in the tech talent landscape in Africa. The country boasts a growing community of skilled software developers, engineers, and IT professionals. With a strong focus on education and a burgeoning startup culture, Kenyan universities and tech institutions are producing graduates with a deep understanding of technology. Nairobi, the capital city, is at the forefront of this tech revolution, with a thriving ecosystem of startups and tech companies. Kenyan tech talent is known for its innovation and problem-solving skills, making it a valuable asset in the development of digital solutions and contributing to Kenya's position as a tech leader in Africa.

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Top Skills

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Top Industries

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Average Market Salary

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Diversity

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Years of Experience

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Years in Current Company

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

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Grow your team in Kenya with Outstaffer

Looking to employ workers in Kenya? Companies hiring in Kenya must either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider, usually one that provides employer of record services.

Outstaffer can employ your team in Kenya on your behalf through our local legal entity in the country and handle payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance for your Spain team. You can also pay contractors now in Kenya with Outstaffer.

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Grow your team in Kenya with Outstaffer

Looking to employ workers in Australia? Companies hiring in Australia must either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider, usually one that provides employer of record services.

Outstaffer makes it easy for companies of all sizes to employ workers in Australia using our employer of record solution. We can help employ your Australian team using our local Australian entity, as well as handle your payroll, benefits, taxes, and local legal compliance.

Public holidays

Below are national public holidays applicable for all regions in this country

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Jan 2

Day observed for New Year’s Day

May 1

Labour Day

Dec 12

Mashujaa Day (Kenyatta Day)

Apr 7

Good Friday

Jun 1

Madaraka Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Apr 10

Easter Monday

Jun 28

Idd-ul-Azha / Eid al-Adha

Dec 26

Boxing Day (Utamaduni Day)

Apr 21

Idd-ul-Fitr

Oct 10

Utamaduni Day / Huduma Day (Moi Day)

Apr 22

Idd-ul-Fitr / Eid-al-Fitr

Oct 20

Mashujaa Day (Kenyatta Day)

Minimum Wage

In Kenya, the government-mandated minimum wage is defined by several variables, such as the industry an employee is engaged in, geographical location, age, and skill level.

Typically, the Kenyan minimum wage ranges from 13,572.90 KES ($122.89) to as high as 30,627.45 KES ($277.30).

Overtime Pay

In Kenya, the government-mandated minimum wage is defined by several variables, such as the industry an employee is engaged in, geographical location, age, and skill level.

Typically, the Kenyan minimum wage ranges from 13,572.90 KES ($122.89) to as high as 30,627.45 KES ($277.30).

Payroll Cycle

All employee payments are made bi-monthly by Outstaffer.com on your behalf with absolutely no margins or markups.

Onboarding Time

Start working with your new Kenyan employee right away with our streamlined onboarding process.

Our team reduces time-to-start while offering an exceptional and engaging employee onboarding experience. We handle the compliance and onboarding woes so you can get started fast.

Once the employee submits the required information onto our platform, the actual onboarding time depends on registration with local authorities, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) and payroll cut-off dates.

On average, Outstaffer.com onboards new Kenyan talent in under 14 days.

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attract & retain talent

Competitive benefits package
in Kenya

Outstaffer supports our clients by offering competitive benefits packages that will help you attract and retain the best talent across the globe! Our benefits specialists have done the research on norms and requirements in each local market and have crafted packages that will allow your employees to thrive, no matter what country they live in.

Our benefits packages in Kenya are tailored to fulfil the local needs of your employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:

Supplemental screening & vaccine insurance
Supplemental maternity insurance
Employee engagement funds
Flexible work schedule
Additional paid holidays
Supplementary vision insurance
Supplemental dental insurance
Private health insurance
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Taxes in the Kenya

Learn how employment taxes and statutory fees affect your payroll and your employees’ paychecks in the Kenya
Social Security
  • A social security deduction of 6% is still pending legal ratification.
  • In the meantime, NSSF contributions are as per the provisions of the old Act:
  • KES 200 for employer
  • KES 200 for employee
  • Employer


    1.5% -
    National Housing Development Fund (pending legal ratification)

    Employee
  • 1.5% - National Housing Development Fund (pending legal ratification)
  • 150 – 1,700 KES - National Hospital Insurance Fund
  • Personal Income Tax Rates
  • 150 KES - 0 – 5,999 KES
  • 300 KES - 6,000- 7,999 KES
  • 400 KES - 8,000- 11,999 KES
  • 500 KES - 12,000- 14,999 KES
  • 600 KES - 15,000- 19,999 KES
  • 750 KES - 20,000- 24,999 KES
  • 850 KES - 25,000- 29,999 KES
  • 900 KES - 30,000- 34,999 KES
  • 950 KES - 35,000- 39,999 KES
  • 1,000 KES - 40,000- 44,999 KES
  • 1,100 KES - 45,0000- 49,000 KES
  • 1,200 KES - 50,000- 59,999 KES
  • 1,300 KES - 60,000- 69,999 KES
  • 1,400 KES - 70,000-79,999 KES
  • 1,500 KES - 80,000- 89,999 KES
  • 1,600 KES - 90,000- 99,999 KES
  • 1,700 KES - 100,000 KES and above
  • Personal Income Tax Rates (Percentage Rates)
  • 10% - Up to 288,000 KES
  • 25% - 288,000 – 388,000 KES
  • 30% - Above 388,000 KES
  • Leave

    Types of leave

    Paid time off

    After spending 12 months working with an employer, employees are entitled to 21 days of paid leave every year.


    Public holidays

    There are 13 annual public holidays in Kenya and if a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is designated a work-free day in lieu of the holiday.


    Sick leave

    After completing two months of engagement with an employer, workers are entitled to 14 days of paid leave annually, compensated at a rate of 100% of the normal salary for the first seven days of employment, and 50% for the remaining seven days.


    Partner/paternity leave

    Salaried employees in Australia are entitled to four weeks of paid annual leave each year. Shift workers receive an additional week of paid leave, for a total of five weeks per year.

    Maternity leave

    Female employees are entitled to 91 days of fully paid (at a rate equivalent to 100% of the normal salary) maternity leave, provided the mother-to-be notifies at least a week prior with the appropriate medical certification.


    Paternity/Parental leave

    Fathers have the right to take two weeks of paid paternity leave off work to cater to an expecting or postpartum partner.


    Other leave
    • Compassionate leave: Kenyan labor law provides for compassionate leave employees can request in event of bereavement, misfortune, hospitalization of dependents, etc.
    • Adoption: Adoptive parents are entitled to a mandatory leave period equivalent to the provision available to birth parents, as well one month’s of fully paid pre-adoptive leave before the decision is finalized, provided prior notice is delivered to the employer at least 14 days in advance.

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    Employment termination

    Termination process

    Employee contracts can only be terminated if a just cause is established, such as dishonesty, negligence, fraud, after a hearing where the employee in question is permitted to seek representation by trade union staff, etc.


    Notice period

    A written notice of termination must be provided to an employee at least 28 days prior to the decision, or payment can be made in lieu of notice.


    Severance pay

    Severance payments are only mandated when an employee is laid due off to redundancy and are calculated at a rate equal to 15 days’ wages for every year of employment.


    Probation periods

    Probation periods last up to six months, during which an employer can terminate an employee with seven days’ notice or payment in lieu of notice.

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