Hiring tips, salary guides, legal compliance, and more
2026 legal minimum wage for Kenyan house helps: KSh 18,047 in major cities (plus 15% housing). SHIF rate 2.75%, NSSF 6%. Learn exact deductions to avoid Labour Court penalties.
Dayburg (live-out) salaries in Nairobi: KSh 600-1,000/day or KSh 15-22k/month. Filter by estate to find reliable commuters near you. Estate bureaus fail at location; HouseHelp.co.ke solves it.
15 critical interview questions for house managers covering childcare, household work, and boundaries. Verify IDs + check references. HouseHelp pre-screens for you.
Appliance setup costs KSh 100-160k+ but can't cook, childcare, or manage household. House help KSh 18k/month but offers complete flexibility. Best: hybrid (machines + flexible part-time help).
Ugandan house helps: high retention, exceptional work ethic, specialized childcare. But avoid bureau fake IDs + extortionate fees. Hire directly via HouseHelp (100% free, no middleman).
Mama Fua rates: Kasarani KSh 800-1.2k/day, Ruaka KSh 1-1.8k/day, Kilimani KSh 1.5-2.5k+/day. Informal hiring = security risk. HouseHelp: verified profiles, neighborhood ratings, 100% free.
Informal hiring = Labour Court fines for wrongful dismissal. Kenya Employment Act applies. Contract must include: job description, rest days, NSSF/SHIF deductions, 21-day leave, termination clause. Free template on HouseHelp.
Identity theft + fake IDs common in informal hiring. Verify: original ID + photo match, eCitizen check, 2 reference calls (specific behavioral Q's). HouseHelp pre-screens all profiles free.
5 reasons helpers leave: bureau salary skimming, scope creep (hidden overwork), toxic environment, delayed pay, vague house rules. Fix: direct hiring (no skimming), clear contracts, fair treatment = retention.
Live-in helper boundaries: phone usage (active hours no phones, rest hours full freedom), privacy (knock before entering DSQ), visitors/off-days explicit, guest workload compensation. Free templates on HouseHelp.
Essential health screening: Food Handlers Test (statutory), Hepatitis B (contagious), TB (live-in), Typhoid/H. Pylori, eye/physical. Plus hygiene protocols: handwashing, nail care, sick leave policy. Free on HouseHelp.
Compound manager vs casual labor: specialize in landscaping, plumbing, pet care, security. Informal sourcing = no traceability + poor skills. Verify referees, test technical competence, use legal contracts. HouseHelp has verified profiles.
