Hire Top Talent in Kenya East Africa's tech hub. Silicon Savannah.
Kenya is East Africa's economic powerhouse and home to Silicon Savannah. With world-class universities, strong English proficiency, and a booming tech ecosystem, Kenya delivers exceptional talent for global companies.
55M+
Population
300+
Placements in Kenya
5 Days
Average Time to Shortlist
Up to 65%
Cost Savings
5-10 business days onboarding promise · 100% compliance guarantee · no entity setup, ever
Our services in Kenya
Full-spectrum HR and talent solutions, fully compliant with Kenya labor laws.
Kenya employment essentials
Key employment regulations and compliance requirements you need to know.
Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Languages
English (official), Swahili (official)
Time zone
EAT (GMT+3)
Working hours
45 hours/week maximum
Probation period
Up to 6 months
Notice period
1 month (statutory minimum for monthly contracts)
Minimum wage
KES 15,201/month (Nairobi, general workers)
Hiring timeline (EOR)
5-10 business days
Compliance in Kenya
We handle all local compliance so you can focus on building your team.
Employment Act 2007
Full compliance with Kenya's primary employment legislation covering contracts, working conditions, leave entitlements, and termination procedures.
NSSF Contributions
National Social Security Fund: Tier I (6% of KES 7,000) + Tier II (6% of amount between KES 7,000 and KES 36,000), split equally between employer and employee.
NHIF / SHA Contributions
National Hospital Insurance Fund (transitioning to SHA): employer and employee contributions for mandatory health coverage.
PAYE Tax
Progressive income tax from 10% to 35%. We handle monthly PAYE filing with KRA, including resident and non-resident calculations.
Housing Levy
Affordable Housing Levy: 1.5% of gross salary, matched by employer contribution of 1.5%, effective from March 2024.
Data Protection Act 2019
Compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act, including employee data processing, consent management, and cross-border data transfer rules.
Top industries we serve
Technology & Innovation
Full-stack developers, mobile engineers, data scientists, product designers
Financial Services & Fintech
M-Pesa ecosystem, mobile money, banking operations, risk & compliance
Agriculture & Agritech
Agricultural engineers, supply chain, data analytics, operations
Energy & Renewables
Solar/wind engineers, project managers, environmental specialists
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Clinical research, health informatics, telemedicine, pharma ops
Tourism & Hospitality
Operations managers, digital marketing, customer experience
Hiring in Kenya: questions
Start hiring in Kenya
Get compliant, hire fast, and build your Kenya team with confidence.
- 100% compliant with Kenya labor laws
- 5-10 business days onboarding timeline
- Dedicated local account manager
- Full payroll, benefits & HR administration