Kenya, located on the African continent, is famous for its scenic landscape and vast wildlife preserves. Nairobi, the capital city, is the only city in the world to have a National Park.
Overview
Population
54,985,698
Language
Swahili, English
Capital
Nairobi
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Country code
+254
Min wage
Varies depending on industry
Working hours
9 AM - 8 PM
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week
Payroll
Cycle
Casual employees- Wages are paid at the end of the workday.
Employees with an indefinite term employment contract- Wages are paid monthly and must be paid by the last working day of the month.
Avg employer tax
5%
Taxation
Tax breakdown - Employer
National Social Security Fund (NSSF): 5% (up to a maximum of 200 KSH per month)
VAT
Standard VAT rates are 16%
Holidays / PTO
Public holidays in 2024
01 January: New Year's Day
20 March: March Equinox
02 April: Good Friday
04 April: Easter Sunday
05 April: Easter Monday
01 May: Labour Day/May Day
09 May: Mother's Day
14 May: Eid al-Fitr
01 June: Madaraka Day
21 June: June Solstice
20 July: Eid al-Adha
22 September: September Equinox
10 October: Huduma Day
11 October: Huduma Day observed
20 October: Mashujaa Day
04 Novemebr: Diwali
12 December: Jamhuri Day
13 December: Jamhuri Day observed
21 December: December Solstice
24 December: Christmas Eve
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
27 December: Day off for Boxing Day
31 December: New Year's Eve
Sick days
An employee has the right to 14 days of sick leave for every 12-month period.
The first seven days of sick leave are paid at 100% of the regular rate and 50% for the seven remaining days.
The employee must have worked for at least two months to be eligible for this leave.
The employee must also be able and able to present a medical certificate.
Maternity leave
Women have the right to 91 days of maternity pay at 100% of their regular rate.
The woman must give her employer at least seven days' notice when she intends to take the leave and be able to present a medical certificate.
Paternity leave
Fathers are entitled to 2 weeks of paid paternity leave.
Termination
Termination Process
When termination is being considered due to misconduct, performance, or incapacity, the employer must conduct a hearing.
An employee has the right to have a representative of their union or another employee at the hearing. Employers must provide a termination letter with justification.
Final wages must be paid on the date the employer terminates an employment agreement.
The employer must provide a certificate if the employee is employed for longer than four weeks after the termination of the employment agreement.
Notice Period
No notice is required when the employee receives wages on an everyday basis.
Employer or employee must give a 28-day notice if the employee is paid monthly.
Employers can also give payment in lieu.
Severance Pay
Except for redundancy, there are no legal provisions that govern severance payments.
For every 15 days of work, the severance payment is equal to 15% of your wages.
Probation Period
In Kenya, the probation period is six months.
Employers must give seven days' notice to employees who are dismissed during the probation period.
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Kenya, located on the African continent, is famous for its scenic landscape and vast wildlife preserves. Nairobi, the capital city, is the only city in the world to have a National Park.
ملخص
التركيبة السكانية
54,985,698
اللغة
Swahili, English
العاصمة
Nairobi
العملة
Kenyan shilling (KES)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+254
الحد الأدنى للأجور
Varies depending on industry
ساعات العمل
9 AM - 8 PM
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours per week
الرواتب
موعد صرف الرواتب
Casual employees- Wages are paid at the end of the workday.
Employees with an indefinite term employment contract- Wages are paid monthly and must be paid by the last working day of the month.
متوسط ضريبة صاحب العمل
5%
تحصيل الضرائب
التوزيع الضريبي - صاحب العمل
National Social Security Fund (NSSF): 5% (up to a maximum of 200 KSH per month)
ضريبة القيمة المضافة
Standard VAT rates are 16%
العطل / PTO
العطلات الرسمية في عام 2024
01 January: New Year's Day
20 March: March Equinox
02 April: Good Friday
04 April: Easter Sunday
05 April: Easter Monday
01 May: Labour Day/May Day
09 May: Mother's Day
14 May: Eid al-Fitr
01 June: Madaraka Day
21 June: June Solstice
20 July: Eid al-Adha
22 September: September Equinox
10 October: Huduma Day
11 October: Huduma Day observed
20 October: Mashujaa Day
04 Novemebr: Diwali
12 December: Jamhuri Day
13 December: Jamhuri Day observed
21 December: December Solstice
24 December: Christmas Eve
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
27 December: Day off for Boxing Day
31 December: New Year's Eve
الإجازات المرضية
An employee has the right to 14 days of sick leave for every 12-month period.
The first seven days of sick leave are paid at 100% of the regular rate and 50% for the seven remaining days.
The employee must have worked for at least two months to be eligible for this leave.
The employee must also be able and able to present a medical certificate.
إجازة الأمومة
Women have the right to 91 days of maternity pay at 100% of their regular rate.
The woman must give her employer at least seven days' notice when she intends to take the leave and be able to present a medical certificate.
إجازة الأبوة
Fathers are entitled to 2 weeks of paid paternity leave.
إنهاء العقد
عملية الإنهاء
When termination is being considered due to misconduct, performance, or incapacity, the employer must conduct a hearing.
An employee has the right to have a representative of their union or another employee at the hearing. Employers must provide a termination letter with justification.
Final wages must be paid on the date the employer terminates an employment agreement.
The employer must provide a certificate if the employee is employed for longer than four weeks after the termination of the employment agreement.
فترة الإشعار
No notice is required when the employee receives wages on an everyday basis.
Employer or employee must give a 28-day notice if the employee is paid monthly.
Employers can also give payment in lieu.
مكافأة نهاية الخدمة
Except for redundancy, there are no legal provisions that govern severance payments.
For every 15 days of work, the severance payment is equal to 15% of your wages.
فترة الاختبار
In Kenya, the probation period is six months.
Employers must give seven days' notice to employees who are dismissed during the probation period.
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