Recruitment in Kenya
Yes. CareerBuddy can recruit Kenya-based professionals for you end-to-end — sourcing, screening, interviews, offer support and onboarding. Shortlists arrive in four business days from a signed brief, and the fee (15% of first-year salary) is due only when your chosen candidate accepts.
Recruitment in Kenya: what's specific
Nairobi's Kilimani, Westlands and CBD host the bulk of Kenya's professional tech talent. Kenya's edge is fintech / mobile-money engineering (M-Pesa ecosystem) and East-Africa-focused customer success. English-first; USD-linked pay at senior level.
$55,000
Senior software engineer median (USD/yr)
+10–15%
Fintech engineer premium
4 business days
Shortlist SLA
15% of first-year salary
Recruitment fee
Kenya recruitment compliance
- Contract execution
- Written contract required; probation typically 3 months (Employment Act 2007).
- Notice periods
- 28 days notice standard for monthly-paid employees under the Employment Act.
Kenyan senior candidates almost universally expect a private medical cover top-up; standard offers include a Kshs 500k–2m annual cover in addition to statutory NHIF.
Recruitment in Kenya, step by step
Step 1
Signed brief
You share the role, scope and target start date for Kenya.
Step 2
Vetted shortlist
Three shortlisted candidates in four business days, with notes and salary expectations.
Step 3
Offer & contract
You choose; CareerBuddy runs the Kenya employment contract and right-to-work checks.
Step 4
Payroll live
First payroll runs on schedule. 5-10 business days onboarding, always compliant.
Kenya employment essentials
Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Working hours
45 hours/week maximum
Probation period
Up to 6 months
Notice period
1 month (statutory minimum for monthly contracts)
Time zone
EAT (GMT+3)
Hiring timeline
5-10 business days
Recruitment in Kenya: questions
How long does it take to hire someone in Kenya?+
Three vetted candidates within four business days of a signed brief. Most Kenya roles close in 2–4 weeks from brief to signed offer.
How much does recruitment in Kenya cost?+
A flat 15% of first-year salary, payable only when your chosen candidate accepts. No retainer.
What happens if the hire doesn't work out?+
Free replacement within the first 90 days for any reason. We rerun the search at no additional fee.
Do I need a Kenya entity to recruit?+
Not necessarily. Recruit through CareerBuddy and employ the person through our Kenya employer of record — a single agreement covers both.
Start recruitment in Kenya
- 100% compliant with Kenya labour law
- 5-10 business days onboarding timeline
- Dedicated local account manager
- One agreement across recruitment, EOR and outsourcing