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.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
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
13th Salary
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
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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
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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.
Annual 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.

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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.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
العملة
Kenyan shilling (KES)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
5%

نظرة عامة

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

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

5%

تحصيل الضرائب

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

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة
  • Standard VAT rates are 16%
حساب الضريبة في Kenya
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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
اطلب عرض أسعار تفصيلي
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Kenya عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Kenya
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Kenya يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

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.
Annual Leave
عطلات رسمية في 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

عملية إنهاء العقود

  • 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.

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Challenges of Remote Hiring in _

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نمِّ فريقك في Kenya
مع ريموت باس
يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Kenya.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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