Updated July 21st 2026
Kenya - Employer of Record (EOR)
Learn what you need to expand your business and hire compliantly in Kenya while simplifying HR processes with Justworks EOR.
Quick Facts on Hiring in Kenya
Everything you need to know about hiring in Kenya at a glance.
Population
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Currency
Nairobi
Capital city
English and Kiswahili (official)
Languages
GDP
Public Holidays
Grow Your Team in Kenya with Justworks EOR
Hiring in Kenya doesn’t have to be complex. Justworks EOR helps you stay compliant, pay your team in the local currency, and administer HR functions with ease.
With Justworks, you can:
Pay employees in Kenyan Shillings
Offer required employee benefits
Comply with Kenya’s labor laws
Get local support from onboarding through offboarding
Here’s What You Should Know Before Hiring in Kenya
Compensation & Benefits
Kenyan law provides minimum protections around pay and benefits, including required contributions to social security, healthcare, workplace injury insurance, and with Justworks, statutory housing allowance. The Employment Act also sets standards for leave, working hours, and termination procedures.
Hiring in Kenya with an EOR
Ready to start hiring talent in Kenya with Justworks? Here’s how the process looks:
You’ve found the perfect new hire in Kenya
Partner with Justworks EOR to bring them on
Start the onboarding process for employees, including enrollment in local benefits and pension contributions
Manage ongoing tasks such as payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and other HR operations specific to Kenya
Hiring in Kenya might seem overwhelming, but Justworks is here to offer tailored support to make it simple.
Insights Into the Kenyan Hiring Market
Ready to Hire Confidently in Kenya?
Justworks helps you compliantly hire, pay, and support employees in Kenya without the need for a local entity.
