Hiring tips, salary guides, legal compliance, and more
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.
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.
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.
3-step guide to safely hire house help without a bureau: use direct digital platforms, verify IDs and references, implement onboarding. HouseHelp.co.ke is free with pre-screened profiles.
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).
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.
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.
Hire a dayburg (live-out) helper in Nairobi: filter by estate location, build transport into salary, set clear sign-off times. HouseHelp.co.ke handles location filtering for free.
Part-time cleaning for bachelors: 1-2 days/week at KSh 600-1,200/session. Avoid security risks of casual lookups. HouseHelp.co.ke lists rated part-time helpers per estate for 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.
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).
15 critical interview questions for house managers covering childcare, household work, and boundaries. Verify IDs + check references. HouseHelp pre-screens for you.
