Kenya HR, Payroll & Business Law:
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Practical guides on Employment Act compliance, PAYE, NSSF, company registration, EOR, and HR management in Kenya, written by our IHRM-certified advisory team.
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Payroll & Tax
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Payroll & TaxSHIF Kenya 2026: Rates, Registration, and How It Replaced NHIF
SHIF replaced NHIF in October 2024 and deducts 2.75 percent of gross salary with no upper cap. Here is how it is calculated, who registers, how it differs from NHIF, and what employers must file each month, with worked examples.
Payroll & TaxKenya Employer of Record Costs 2026: What You Actually Pay, EOR Fees, Statutory Costs & Worked Examples
Kenya employer of record costs have three components: the EOR management fee, gross salary, and statutory employer contributions. Here is a precise breakdown for 2026, with worked examples at KES 80,000, KES 150,000, and KES 300,000 gross salary.
Payroll & TaxPayroll Processing in Kenya 2026: How It Works, What It Costs & Every Statutory Obligation Explained
Every Kenya employer must manage PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, and KRA iTax filing every month. Here is a complete, current guide to how payroll processing works in Kenya in 2026, including what changes under the Finance Act and exactly what a managed payroll service covers.
Payroll & TaxPayroll Outsourcing in Kenya: When to Outsource, What It Costs & How to Choose a Provider
Payroll outsourcing in Kenya moves PAYE filing, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, payslips, and all KRA compliance off your team's plate and onto a specialist provider. Here is a complete guide to when it makes sense, what it costs, and what to look for.
Payroll & TaxKenya Payroll Compliance 2026: NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, Finance Act Changes & How to Stay Penalty-Free
Kenya payroll compliance changed significantly between 2023 and 2026, NSSF Year 4 rates, SHIF replacing NHIF, the Affordable Housing Levy reinstatement, and Finance Act amendments. Here is what every employer needs to have in place to stay penalty-free.
Payroll & TaxPAYE in Kenya 2026: Employer's Complete Guide to Calculation, Filing & Penalties
PAYE is the single largest compliance obligation for any Kenya employer. Get the tax bands, calculation method, filing process, and penalty avoidance strategy right the first time.
HR & Employment Law
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HR & Employment LawHow to Choose an Employer of Record in Kenya: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Every EOR provider in Kenya promises compliance. The differences only surface when a KRA filing is late, a termination goes to court, or an invoice arrives with charges nobody mentioned. These ten questions expose those differences before you sign.
HR & Employment LawIndependent Contractor vs Employee in Kenya: Classification Tests, Misclassification Penalties & the Compliant Alternative
Paying your Kenya team as "contractors" feels simpler, no PAYE, no NSSF, no Employment Act. Until KRA reclassifies them, back-assesses years of PAYE with penalties, and the contractor claims unfair dismissal as an employee. Here is where the legal line actually sits.
HR & Employment LawEmployee Termination in Kenya 2026: Notice Periods, Severance Pay & Fair Procedure Under the Employment Act
Kenya termination law asks two questions: did you have a valid reason, and did you follow a fair procedure? Fail either and the ELRC can award up to twelve months of gross salary. Here is the complete, compliant process, notice, hearings, severance, and final dues.
HR & Employment LawEmployee Leave & Benefits in Kenya 2026: Annual, Maternity, Sick Leave & Statutory Benefits Explained
Kenya employees are entitled to 21 days of annual leave, three months of maternity leave, two weeks of paternity leave, and paid sick leave, plus NSSF, SHIF, and Housing Levy coverage. Here is the complete 2026 entitlement map every employer must administer correctly.
HR & Employment LawWhat is an Employer of Record in Kenya? How EOR Works, Who Needs It & Key Legal Facts
An employer of record in Kenya is a third-party company that legally employs staff on behalf of your organisation, handling contracts, PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and every Employment Act obligation so you can hire without incorporating.
Business Setup
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Business SetupHow to Hire Remote Employees in Kenya: The 2026 Guide for International Companies
Kenya has become one of Africa's strongest remote talent markets, English-speaking professionals, a GMT+3 timezone that overlaps Europe and the US East Coast morning, and deep tech and finance skills. Here is how to hire them legally, what it costs, and the mistakes to avoid.
Business SetupEmployer of Record vs Company Registration in Kenya: Which Route Is Right for Your Business?
Every company entering Kenya faces the same choice: use an employer of record and start hiring in 48 hours, or register a local entity and wait 8-12 weeks. The right answer depends on headcount, timeline, and how permanent your Kenya presence will be.
Business SetupHow to Register a Company in Kenya as a Foreign Investor: Step-by-Step 2026 Guide
Kenya is East Africa's most accessible market for foreign direct investment, but the registration process spans five government systems. Here's a precise step-by-step guide to getting it right.
HR Outsourcing
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HR OutsourcingHow International NGOs Hire Staff in Kenya: Registration, EOR, Payroll & Donor Compliance in 2026
International NGOs face a specific Kenya hiring problem: donor funding is confirmed, programmes must start, and PBO registration takes months. Here is how NGOs employ national and expatriate staff compliantly, and why EOR has become the standard bridge and, often, the permanent structure.
HR OutsourcingHR Outsourcing in Kenya: Benefits, True Costs & What to Look For in 2026
HR outsourcing in Kenya has moved from a cost-cutting tool to a compliance necessity. Here's how to evaluate it honestly, including what it costs, what it protects, and what to avoid.
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