Expand your Global Workforce to 
Kenya
- Enjoy complete EOR services in Kenya
- Outplacement to assist employees transitioning out of roles
- Headhunting and international recruitment to source top talent
- Payroll management as per local tax laws
- Comprehensive HR management
- Handle work permits and visas for foreign employees
POPULATION
52,000,000
LANGUAGES
Swahili, English
COUNTRY CAPITAL
Nairobi
CURRENCY
KES
Kenya at a Glance
Kenya is a country in East Africa with a population of approximately 52 million people as of 2023. The Kenyan people mainly speak Swahili and English. The country has its capital city as Nairobi. Kenya has a liberal, diversified, low-middle-income economy and is East Africa’s commercial, financial, and logistics hub. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $124.50 as of 2024 and aims to become an industrialized nation by 2030. The primary industries that drive Kenya’s economy include agriculture, real estate, financial services, tourism, retail, and energy.
13
Holidays Per Year
45 - 52 hrs per week
Working hours
Compensation & Benefits in Kenya
KES 30,000
Average wage per month
3-4 weeks
Annual vacation leave (min)
Talent Grid Africa simplifies your hiring, payroll processing, and employee management needs for your business. We enable you to tap into Kenya’s green market without establishing a legal entity. Our EOR services in Kenya help you streamline your global growth process. Our in-depth knowledge of the local labour laws and tax requirements ensures you avoid the challenges that can hinder or delay your expansion.
Overview of Tax Laws in Kenya
Kenya operates on a Pay-As-You-Earn system, where employers must withhold and remit tax from the employment income of their employees to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Taxable income includes all cash payments, however described, and the value of non-cash benefits exceeding Ksh 5,000 per month. The cash pay includes wages, salary, pension, allowances, and other payments received in respect to employment. The PAYE due date is set on or before the 9th of the following month.
The Kenyan employment law is primarily governed by the Kenyan Constitution, Employment Act, 2007, Labour Relations Act, 2007, and the Labour Institution Act, 2007. All laws apply to both domestic residents and foreigners. Every businessperson must be familiar with these laws before establishing a business in Kenya. The laws may seem complex to foreigners looking to do business in Kenya. However, you can reduce the difficulties and legal risks associated with expanding your business operations to Kenya by partnering with an employer of record in Kenya. Here are some of the laws you need to know.
- Working Hours and Overtime. Kenya provides for weekly working hours of 40 to 52 hours and 60 hours for night workers. However, normal working hours consist of 45 hours per week. The maximum hours for employees working six days per week is 8 hours, while the limit for those working 5 days per week is 9 hours. The compensation rate for overtime on weekdays is 150% of the base rate. Working on public holidays and Sundays attracts an overtime rate of 200% of the basic rate.
- Annual Leave. Each employee is entitled to a 21-day paid annual leave after completing one year of service.
- Sick Leave. Employees are entitled to 14 days of paid sick leave each year. However, employees must produce a medical certificate.
Other aspects of the employment regulations include that every worker has the right to fair remuneration, reasonable working conditions, and to join or participate in a trade union. Our team can help you navigate these and other employment laws in Kenya.
- We onboard your employees and contractors in Kenya within 24 hours, managing contracts, documentation, and compliance so they can start working immediately.
- You can hire skilled talent anywhere in Kenya without setting up a local entity. As your employer of record in Kenya, we take care of work permits, background checks, and all legal requirements.
- We ensure accurate, on-time payroll every month. We pay your team in local currency with all statutory deductions and contributions processed correctly.
- We handle all tax filings, NSSF, SHA, and PAYE remittances to keep your business fully compliant with Kenyan labour and tax laws.
- We administer employee benefits such as medical insurance, pension schemes, and paid leave in line with Kenyan employment regulations.
- We manage and track employee leave days to ensure compliance with the Employment Act and prevent any unrecorded liabilities.
- You receive detailed payroll reports, compliance updates, and workforce insights to help you make informed HR decisions.
- With Talent Grid Africa handling HR operations, you can focus on running your business while we take care of your people and compliance needs
Frequently Asked Questions
Talent Grid Africa provides EOR services to simplify hiring, payroll, and compliance for businesses expanding into Kenya.
Employees typically work 40 hours per week, with overtime paid at 150% and up to 200% on holidays or Sundays.
Kenya uses a Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system where employers deduct and remit taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Employees receive 21 days annual leave, 14 days sick leave, and fair working conditions under employment law.
They manage the entire process of securing work permits and visas to ensure compliance and avoid delays.