Kenya
EOR Rate
$249
/month per employee

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Country Snapshot

Currency

KES

Timezone

UTC+3

Minimum Wage

15.2K KES/Month

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

Kenya is East Africa’s economic hub, with strong growth in technology, finance, and services.

General Information

CapitalNairobi
Population57,532,493
TimezoneUTC+3
Official LanguageEnglish, Swahili

Employment Laws

Working Hours52 hours/week
Minimum Wage15.2K KES/Month
Probation PeriodUp to 6 months
Notice Period1–2 months

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Leave Entitlements

Annual Leave21 days
Public Holidays10 days
Sick LeavePaid
Maternity Leave14 weeks
Paternity Leave2 weeks

Social Security

Employer Rate6%
Employee Rate6%

NSSF (National Social Security Fund)

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Taxation

Corporate Tax30%

Reduced rate for listed companies

Termination Rules

Notice required; severance applies

Bonus Requirements:

No mandatory bonus

Additional Information

EOR employment in Kenya is governed by labor laws requiring written contracts and statutory contributions to social security schemes. Payroll administration must include income tax and mandatory deductions. Termination procedures are regulated and require justification and notice. Labor enforcement is active. An EOR supports compliant employment administration.

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