Kenya

Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
5%

About 

Kenya

Kenya, located on the African continent, is famous for its scenic landscape and vast wildlife preserves. Nairobi, the capital city, is the only city in the world to have a National Park.

Overview

Population
54,985,698
Language
Swahili, English
Capital
Nairobi
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Country code
+254
Min wage
Varies depending on industry
Working hours
9 AM - 8 PM
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle
  • Casual employees- Wages are paid at the end of the workday.
  • Employees with an indefinite term employment contract- Wages are paid monthly and must be paid by the last working day of the month.
Avg employer tax

5%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • National Social Security Fund (NSSF): 5% (up to a maximum of 200 KSH per month)
VAT
  • Standard VAT rates are 16%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays in 2024
  • 01 January: New Year's Day      
  • 20 March: March Equinox      
  • 02 April: Good Friday    
  • 04 April: Easter Sunday    
  • 05 April: Easter Monday      
  • 01 May: Labour Day/May Day    
  • 09 May: Mother's Day    
  • 14 May: Eid al-Fitr      
  • 01 June: Madaraka Day    
  • 21 June: June Solstice      
  • 20 July: Eid al-Adha      
  • 22 September: September Equinox      
  • 10 October: Huduma Day    
  • 11 October: Huduma  Day observed    
  • 20 October: Mashujaa Day      
  • 04 Novemebr: Diwali      
  • 12 December: Jamhuri Day    
  • 13 December: Jamhuri Day observed    
  • 21 December: December Solstice    
  • 24 December: Christmas Eve    
  • 25 December: Christmas Day    
  • 26 December: Boxing Day    
  • 27 December: Day off for Boxing Day    
  • 31 December: New Year's Eve
Sick days
  • An employee has the right to 14 days of sick leave for every 12-month period.
  • The first seven days of sick leave are paid at 100% of the regular rate and 50% for the seven remaining days.
  • The employee must have worked for at least two months to be eligible for this leave.
  • The employee must also be able and able to present a medical certificate.
Maternity leave
  • Women have the right to 91 days of maternity pay at 100% of their regular rate.
  • The woman must give her employer at least seven days' notice when she intends to take the leave and be able to present a medical certificate.
Paternity leave
  • Fathers are entitled to 2 weeks of paid paternity leave.

Termination Process

  • When termination is being considered due to misconduct, performance, or incapacity, the employer must conduct a hearing.
  • An employee has the right to have a representative of their union or another employee at the hearing. Employers must provide a termination letter with justification.
  • Final wages must be paid on the date the employer terminates an employment agreement.
  • The employer must provide a certificate if the employee is employed for longer than four weeks after the termination of the employment agreement.

_'s Booming Remote Workforce

Challenges of Remote Hiring in _

Simplifying Remote Hiring in _ with RemotePass 

Tax Calculation

*
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
KE
*
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Request a detailed quotation

Kenya

Kenya, located on the African continent, is famous for its scenic landscape and vast wildlife preserves. Nairobi, the capital city, is the only city in the world to have a National Park.
No items found.
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
5%

Overview

Population
54,985,698
Language
Swahili, English
Capital
Nairobi
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Country code
+254
Min wage
Varies depending on industry
Working hours
9 AM - 8 PM
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
Avg employer tax

5%

Tax Breakdown

  • National Social Security Fund (NSSF): 5% (up to a maximum of 200 KSH per month)

VAT

VAT
  • Standard VAT rates are 16%
Tax Calculation for Kenya
*
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
KE
*
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Request a detailed quotation
How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Kenya typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Kenya
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Kenya, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • An employee has the right to 14 days of sick leave for every 12-month period.
  • The first seven days of sick leave are paid at 100% of the regular rate and 50% for the seven remaining days.
  • The employee must have worked for at least two months to be eligible for this leave.
  • The employee must also be able and able to present a medical certificate.
Maternity leave
  • Women have the right to 91 days of maternity pay at 100% of their regular rate.
  • The woman must give her employer at least seven days' notice when she intends to take the leave and be able to present a medical certificate.
Paternity leave
  • Fathers are entitled to 2 weeks of paid paternity leave.
Public holidays in Kenya
  • 01 January: New Year's Day      
  • 20 March: March Equinox      
  • 02 April: Good Friday    
  • 04 April: Easter Sunday    
  • 05 April: Easter Monday      
  • 01 May: Labour Day/May Day    
  • 09 May: Mother's Day    
  • 14 May: Eid al-Fitr      
  • 01 June: Madaraka Day    
  • 21 June: June Solstice      
  • 20 July: Eid al-Adha      
  • 22 September: September Equinox      
  • 10 October: Huduma Day    
  • 11 October: Huduma  Day observed    
  • 20 October: Mashujaa Day      
  • 04 Novemebr: Diwali      
  • 12 December: Jamhuri Day    
  • 13 December: Jamhuri Day observed    
  • 21 December: December Solstice    
  • 24 December: Christmas Eve    
  • 25 December: Christmas Day    
  • 26 December: Boxing Day    
  • 27 December: Day off for Boxing Day    
  • 31 December: New Year's Eve

Termination Process

  • When termination is being considered due to misconduct, performance, or incapacity, the employer must conduct a hearing.
  • An employee has the right to have a representative of their union or another employee at the hearing. Employers must provide a termination letter with justification.
  • Final wages must be paid on the date the employer terminates an employment agreement.
  • The employer must provide a certificate if the employee is employed for longer than four weeks after the termination of the employment agreement.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

_'s Booming Remote Workforce

Challenges of Remote Hiring in _

Simplifying Remote Hiring in _ with RemotePass 

Grow Your Team in Kenya with RemotePass
Building and expanding a global workforce is seamless with RemotePass. Our platform simplifies the complexities of hiring, payroll, and compliance across over 150 countries, including Kenya.

With RemotePass, you can quickly onboard international employees, manage payroll, ensure legal compliance, and provide competitive benefits—all from one place. Focus on growing your business while we handle the HR and legal intricacies.

Free 7-day trial

No credit card required

Cancel anytime

Let’s Chat

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Kenya

العملة
Kenyan shilling (KES)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
5%

عن 

Kenya

Kenya, located on the African continent, is famous for its scenic landscape and vast wildlife preserves. Nairobi, the capital city, is the only city in the world to have a National Park.

ملخص

التركيبة السكانية
54,985,698
اللغة
Swahili, English
العاصمة
Nairobi
العملة
Kenyan shilling (KES)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+254
الحد الأدنى للأجور
Varies depending on industry
ساعات العمل
9 AM - 8 PM
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours per week

الرواتب

موعد صرف الرواتب
  • Casual employees- Wages are paid at the end of the workday.
  • Employees with an indefinite term employment contract- Wages are paid monthly and must be paid by the last working day of the month.
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

5%

تحصيل الضرائب

التوزيع الضريبي - صاحب العمل
  • National Social Security Fund (NSSF): 5% (up to a maximum of 200 KSH per month)
ضريبة القيمة المضافة
  • Standard VAT rates are 16%

العطل / PTO

العطلات الرسمية في عام 2024
  • 01 January: New Year's Day      
  • 20 March: March Equinox      
  • 02 April: Good Friday    
  • 04 April: Easter Sunday    
  • 05 April: Easter Monday      
  • 01 May: Labour Day/May Day    
  • 09 May: Mother's Day    
  • 14 May: Eid al-Fitr      
  • 01 June: Madaraka Day    
  • 21 June: June Solstice      
  • 20 July: Eid al-Adha      
  • 22 September: September Equinox      
  • 10 October: Huduma Day    
  • 11 October: Huduma  Day observed    
  • 20 October: Mashujaa Day      
  • 04 Novemebr: Diwali      
  • 12 December: Jamhuri Day    
  • 13 December: Jamhuri Day observed    
  • 21 December: December Solstice    
  • 24 December: Christmas Eve    
  • 25 December: Christmas Day    
  • 26 December: Boxing Day    
  • 27 December: Day off for Boxing Day    
  • 31 December: New Year's Eve
الإجازات المرضية
  • An employee has the right to 14 days of sick leave for every 12-month period.
  • The first seven days of sick leave are paid at 100% of the regular rate and 50% for the seven remaining days.
  • The employee must have worked for at least two months to be eligible for this leave.
  • The employee must also be able and able to present a medical certificate.
إجازة الأمومة
  • Women have the right to 91 days of maternity pay at 100% of their regular rate.
  • The woman must give her employer at least seven days' notice when she intends to take the leave and be able to present a medical certificate.
إجازة الأبوة
  • Fathers are entitled to 2 weeks of paid paternity leave.

إنهاء العقد

عملية الإنهاء
  • When termination is being considered due to misconduct, performance, or incapacity, the employer must conduct a hearing.
  • An employee has the right to have a representative of their union or another employee at the hearing. Employers must provide a termination letter with justification.
  • Final wages must be paid on the date the employer terminates an employment agreement.
  • The employer must provide a certificate if the employee is employed for longer than four weeks after the termination of the employment agreement.
فترة الإشعار
  • No notice is required when the employee receives wages on an everyday basis.
  • Employer or employee must give a 28-day notice if the employee is paid monthly.
  • Employers can also give payment in lieu.
مكافأة نهاية الخدمة
  • Except for redundancy, there are no legal provisions that govern severance payments.
  • For every 15 days of work, the severance payment is equal to 15% of your wages.
فترة الاختبار
  • In Kenya, the probation period is six months.
  • Employers must give seven days' notice to employees who are dismissed during the probation period.

ازدهار القوى العاملة عن بعد في _

تحديات التوظيف عن بعد في _

تبسيط التوظيف عن بعد في _ باستخدام ريموت باس

حساب الضريبة

*
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
KE
*
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري
GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي
GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
طلب عرض أسعار مفصل