Hire employees in Kenya with an Employer of Record

Hiring in Kenya requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Kenya without setting up your own subsidiary.

The local currency is KES and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is English / Swahili, and contracts must comply with Kenya employment law.

• Working hours
  45 hrs/week
• Probation period
  Up to 6 months
• Notice period
  28 days
• Paid annual leave
  21 working days
• Public holidays
  11
• Minimum wage
  Sector & region-based

Payroll in Kenya runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.

Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: NSSF + NHIF (modest). Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.

Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (NSSF + NHIF (modest)) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.

• Hire in Kenya in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
• Stay 100% compliant with Kenya employment, tax, and labour law.
• Pay employees in KES on time, every cycle.
• Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
• Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.