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Practical information for business owners and HR teams in Kenya. If you need something that isn't here, ask us on WhatsApp.
Practical articles for Kenyan employers and HR teams. Topics we cover include:
The essentials every employer should know under the Employment Act 2007. This is a summary, not legal advice; talk to us about your situation.
Templates written for Kenyan law, which we tailor to your business before you use them.
Current pay ranges by role, level and sector, drawn from our recruitment work. Useful before you advertise a role or review pay.
Where pay is monthly, at least 28 days' written notice unless the contract gives more, or payment in lieu. Summary dismissal for gross misconduct follows different rules and still needs a fair process.
A casual employee who works continuously for a month or more, or on work that can't reasonably be completed in three months, is treated as on monthly terms (s.37).
PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and Housing Levy are remitted by the 9th of the following month.
Only in limited cases allowed by section 19 of the Employment Act, and total deductions may not exceed two-thirds of wages.
Enter a monthly gross salary to estimate statutory deductions, take-home pay and your total cost as an employer.
Assumes a resident employee with no other reliefs or benefits. Rates as at September 2026: NSSF Phase 4 limits, SHIF 2.75%, Housing Levy 1.5%, current PAYE bands and KSh 2,400 personal relief. Estimates only.
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