Hiring tips, salary guides, legal compliance, and more
Kenya labor law: 1 off-day/week, 21 annual leave days, double pay for public holidays. Plan holidays upfront to avoid sudden resignations. HouseHelp.co.ke has free contract customizers.
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.
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-step guide to safely hire a nanny in Kenya: define needs, use HouseHelp.co.ke (free platform), verify ID, conduct situational interviews, draft contracts. Skip the expensive brokers.
Live-in costs KSh 25.5-27.5k (salary + food + utilities). Dayburg costs KSh 22-26k (salary + lunch). Choose based on space & needs. HouseHelp.co.ke's free platform removes broker commissions.
Nanny = childcare specialist (bottles, naps, development). House manager = cleaner/cook (cleaning, meals, laundry). Don't combine roles. HouseHelp.co.ke lets you filter by specialization for free.
15 critical interview questions for house managers covering childcare, household work, and boundaries. Verify IDs + check references. HouseHelp pre-screens for you.
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.
If a house help steals: secure the scene, document losses, file police OB report, use official ID records. HouseHelp.co.ke pre-screens candidates with verified IDs for safety.
7-day onboarding: Days 1-2 soft landing + house rules, Days 3-4 appliance + meal training, Days 5-6 childcare + emergency drills, Day 7 feedback. Structured process = retention + fewer errors.
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.
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).
