Kenya’s Employment Act 2007 and Labour Relations Act 2007 set rigorous obligations for every employer operating in the Republic, from PAYE withholding remitted to the Kenya Revenue Authority, to NSSF tiered contributions, Social Health Authority (SHA) deductions, NITA levy payments, Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA), and Affordable Housing Levy compliance, all governed by strict KRA deadlines and enforced by the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Bergmont Employer of Record Limited (a.k.a. Africa Deployments Kenya or ADS Kenya) is a licensed Employer of Record with its own registered legal entity in Kenya, giving your business the speed, statutory compliance, and in-country presence it needs to deploy local nationals and expats without risk.
Navigate Kenya's Employment Act 2007, Labour Relations Act 2007, KRA PAYE obligations, NSSF tiered contributions, SHA deductions, NITA levy, WIBA registration, and Affordable Housing Levy, guaranteed full statutory compliance, zero gaps.
From employment contracts drafted under the Employment Act 2007 through to Employment and Labour Relations Court-aligned offboarding, Africa Deployments Kenya manages the complete employee lifecycle on your behalf.
Onboard your Kenya workforce in as little as 48 hours. No subsidiary, KRA registration, or BRS incorporation required. No legal delays. Our registered entity is already active and recognised in Kenya.
One platform, one dedicated point of contact, and complete visibility over your Kenya team, from signed contract to monthly payslip, manage your expatriate and local national workforce with ease.
With Africa Deployments Kenya, you have one licensed Employer of Record. One registered legal entity in Kenya. Total workforce compliance from day one.
Legal Entity Name:
Bergmont Employer of Record Limited
Registered Office Address:
Mercantile House, Koinange Street 2nd floor, Office 202, P.O Box 4979-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
BRS Registration Number: PVT-BEUE3LMJ
KRA PIN: P052386396W
Africa Deployments Kenya brings deep, hands-on knowledge of the Employment Act 2007, Labour Relations Act 2007, KRA PAYE obligations, NSSF contribution rules, SHA deductions, and Employment and Labour Relations Court regulatory requirements, from a team based in Kenya, not operating remotely from abroad.
Full-service HR management from Employment Act 2007-compliant contract drafting and KRA PAYE registration through to ELRC-aligned offboarding under Kenyan labour law.
Your employees are contracted, KRA PAYE-registered, NSSF-enrolled, and onboarded in as little as 48 hours, because Africa Deployments Kenya's entity is already registered and operational in the Republic.
Accurate, timely payroll in Kenyan Shilling (KES), with PAYE, NSSF, SHA, NITA levy, and Affordable Housing Levy obligations calculated and remitted to the Kenya Revenue Authority by our in-country payroll team on your behalf.
Employment liability sits with Africa Deployments Kenya. Your company is protected from Employment Act 2007 and Labour Relations Act 2007 claims, ELRC disputes, KRA PAYE penalties, and invalid employment contract exposure.
Class G special pass, Class D specific employment permit, and intra-company transfer permit support for international employees relocating to Kenya, managed by Africa Deployments Kenya's in-country immigration specialists.
Chief Human Resources Officer,
Engen Tech
“Working with Africa Deployments allowed us to quickly hire top talent across East Africa without establishing separate entities. Their service is absolutely invaluable.”
Chief Operations Officer EMEA,
Global Finance Partners
Head of Legal,
Ergos Mining
An Employer of Record (EOR) in Kenya is a legally registered company that employs workers on behalf of a foreign business under Kenyan law. The EOR becomes the legal employer under the Employment Act 2007, managing all employment contracts, KRA PAYE withholding, NSSF tiered contributions, SHA deductions, WIBA registration, and Labour Relations Act 2007 compliance, while the client company retains day-to-day management of the employee’s work.
An EOR in Kenya enters into a service agreement with the client company, then hires the designated employees directly through its own registered legal entity. Africa Deployments Kenya manages the full employment relationship, including Employment Act 2007-compliant contracts, KRA PAYE and NSSF registration, payroll in Kenyan Shilling (KES), statutory benefit administration, and all KRA filing obligations, while the client retains operational control of the employee’s work.
Yes. Africa Deployments Kenya operates through Bergmont Employer of Record Limited, a registered legal entity incorporated under the Companies Act 2015 in the Republic of Kenya (BRS Registration Number: PVT-BEUE3LMJ). All EOR services are delivered through this entity, not through agents, partners, or sub-contractors. Every employment contract, KRA registration, payroll run, and compliance obligation for your Kenya employees is managed directly by a company that is physically present and accountable under Kenyan law.
Establishing a local entity in Kenya requires Business Registration Service (BRS) incorporation, KRA PIN registration, NSSF employer registration, SHA registration, NITA levy registration, and WIBA compliance setup, a process that can take two to six months and involves professional legal and accounting fees before a single employee can be legally engaged. An Employer of Record with Africa Deployments Kenya eliminates all of this. Compliant hiring in Kenya begins within 48 hours at zero setup cost on your side.
Startups testing the Kenyan market, NGOs and international development organisations deploying project-based teams, multinationals building a Kenya presence, technology companies hiring remote Nairobi-based talent, and businesses in sectors including mining, renewable energy, financial services, and logistics all use EOR services in Kenya. Any company that needs to hire compliantly in Kenya without the time or cost of local entity registration with the BRS and KRA is an ideal EOR client.
Africa Deployments Kenya typically onboards employees within 48 hours of engagement initiation. This includes drafting Employment Act 2007-compliant employment contracts, completing KRA PAYE and NSSF employee registration, SHA and NITA levy setup, and activating WIBA and Affordable Housing Levy compliance. No entity setup period or regulatory waiting time is required on the client’s side.
Employers in Kenya must comply with the Employment Act 2007, which governs employment contracts, working hours, minimum leave entitlements, and notice periods; the Labour Relations Act 2007, which regulates collective bargaining, trade unions, and dispute resolution through the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC); the Work Injury Benefits Act 2007 (WIBA); the National Social Security Fund Act 2013; the Social Health Insurance Act 2023 (establishing the Social Health Authority); and all Kenya Revenue Authority obligations including PAYE, NITA levy, and the Affordable Housing Levy. Africa Deployments Kenya maintains full compliance with all applicable Kenyan employment legislation.
PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn) is Kenya’s system of withholding personal income tax from employee salaries at source, governed by the Income Tax Act and administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Employers must deduct PAYE monthly from each employee’s gross remuneration based on the progressive KRA tax tables, and remit the amount to KRA by the 9th of the following month. Failure to remit on time carries interest and penalties under the Tax Procedures Act. Africa Deployments Kenya calculates, withholds, and remits PAYE on your behalf for all employees in Kenya.
Kenya’s personal income tax operates on a progressive scale under the Income Tax Act. For the 2024/2025 tax year, the monthly brackets are: the first KES 24,000 taxed at 10%; KES 24,001 to KES 32,333 taxed at 25%; KES 32,334 to KES 500,000 taxed at 30%; KES 500,001 to KES 800,000 taxed at 32.5%; and above KES 800,000 taxed at 35%. A monthly personal relief of KES 2,400 applies to all resident employees. Africa Deployments Kenya applies the current KRA tax tables to every payroll run.
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), governed by the NSSF Act No. 45 of 2013, provides retirement and social security benefits for employees in Kenya. Contributions are calculated on a tiered basis: Tier 1 applies 6% to pensionable earnings up to the Lower Earnings Limit of KES 9,000 (maximum KES 540 per party per month), and Tier 2 applies 6% to pensionable earnings between KES 9,000 and the Upper Earnings Limit of KES 108,000 (maximum KES 5,940 per party per month), giving a maximum combined NSSF contribution of KES 6,480 per party per month. Africa Deployments Kenya manages NSSF calculation, deduction, and remittance for all employees.
The Social Health Authority (SHA) was established under the Social Health Insurance Act 2023, replacing the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). SHA administers the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), to which employees contribute 2.75% of their gross monthly salary. Employers deduct and remit SHIF contributions on behalf of employees each month. Africa Deployments Kenya manages SHA registration, monthly SHIF deductions, and remittance for every employee under our EOR arrangement, using the current SHA terminology and contribution rates, not the old NHIF framework.
The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) levy is a monthly statutory contribution payable by all registered employers in Kenya, governed by the Industrial Training Act. The levy is currently KES 50 per employee per month and is remitted to NITA to fund workplace skills development and industrial training programmes across Kenya. Africa Deployments Kenya collects and remits the NITA levy as part of the full monthly payroll service for every employer operating in Kenya through our EOR arrangement.
The Affordable Housing Levy (AHL) was introduced under the Affordable Housing Act 2024. Both the employer and the employee each contribute 1.5% of the employee’s gross monthly salary to the levy, which funds Kenya’s national affordable housing programme. Africa Deployments Kenya calculates, deducts the employee portion, and remits both the employer and employee portions of the Affordable Housing Levy to the Kenya Revenue Authority as part of the standard monthly payroll run.
The Work Injury Benefits Act 2007 (WIBA) requires all employers in Kenya to provide compensation to employees who suffer occupational injuries or diseases in the course of their employment. Employers must either obtain WIBA insurance through an approved insurer or demonstrate financial capacity to meet compensation obligations. WIBA is administered by the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS) and replaced the earlier Workmen’s Compensation Act. Africa Deployments Kenya manages WIBA compliance and insurance coverage as part of the full EOR arrangement for every employee.
Under the Employment Act 2007, the maximum ordinary working hours in Kenya are 52 hours per week for employees engaged in work involving physical effort, and 45 hours per week for office and other non-manual workers. Overtime must be agreed in advance and compensated at one and a half times the employee’s ordinary hourly rate, or at double the ordinary rate for work performed on rest days and public holidays. Africa Deployments Kenya manages working time and overtime compliance for all employees.
Kenya’s minimum wage is set by the Minister for Labour through the Regulation of Wages (General) Order and varies by occupation, skill level, and location. The minimum wage for unskilled workers in Nairobi and other major urban centres is reviewed annually and adjusted by gazette notice. Employers must comply with the applicable minimum wage for each employee’s job category and location. Africa Deployments Kenya ensures all employment contracts and payroll runs meet the current Kenyan minimum wage requirements and any applicable sectoral wage orders.
Under the Employment Act 2007, employees in Kenya are entitled to a minimum of 21 working days of paid annual leave for every 12 months of continuous service, accruing at 1.75 days per month worked from the first day of employment. Annual leave must be granted within 12 months of the end of the leave cycle. Unused annual leave at termination must be paid out in full as part of the final settlement. Africa Deployments Kenya calculates and manages annual leave accrual and terminal pay as standard.
Female employees in Kenya are entitled to three months of fully paid maternity leave under the Employment Act 2007, with the employer bearing the full salary cost during this period. Male employees are entitled to two weeks (14 calendar days) of fully paid paternity leave. Both maternity and paternity leave entitlements apply from the first day of employment and are fully managed by Africa Deployments Kenya as part of the EOR arrangement, with no cost or administrative burden on the client.
Under the Employment Act 2007, employees in Kenya are entitled to up to 30 days of paid sick leave per leave cycle after two months of continuous service, followed by a further 15 days of sick leave at half pay. All sick leave must be supported by a valid medical certificate issued by a recognised medical practitioner. Africa Deployments Kenya manages sick leave administration, payslip adjustments, and compliance with the Employment Act 2007 sick leave provisions for all employees under the EOR arrangement.
Notice periods in Kenya are governed by the Employment Act 2007. The minimum statutory notice period is determined by the employee’s basis of payment: 28 days for monthly-paid employees; two weeks for fortnightly-paid employees; seven days for weekly-paid employees; and 24 hours for daily-paid employees. Employment contracts may provide for longer notice periods. Africa Deployments Kenya manages all notice period obligations, issues compliant termination notices, and coordinates the full offboarding process for employees under the EOR arrangement.
Severance pay in Kenya is triggered exclusively in cases of redundancy under the Employment Act 2007 and does not apply to resignations or dismissals for misconduct. Employees made redundant are entitled to a minimum of 15 days’ basic pay for each completed year of continuous service. Severance is calculated on the employee’s basic pay at the time of redundancy. Africa Deployments Kenya calculates and manages all severance obligations and coordinates redundancy procedures in compliance with the Employment Act 2007 and Labour Relations Act 2007.
Yes. Fixed-term employment contracts are permitted under the Employment Act 2007 in Kenya and must specify the contract duration, the nature of the work, and the terms of renewal or non-renewal. A succession of fixed-term contracts for the same role without justifiable reason may, over time, be deemed by the Employment and Labour Relations Court to constitute permanent employment. Africa Deployments Kenya advises on appropriate contract structure and manages all fixed-term employment arrangements in full compliance with the Employment Act 2007.
Yes. A foreign company can hire employees compliantly in Kenya without establishing its own local entity by engaging an Employer of Record such as Africa Deployments Kenya. Our registered Kenya entity, Bergmont Employer of Record Limited, becomes the legal employer under Kenyan law, handling all KRA PAYE, NSSF, SHA, NITA, WIBA, Affordable Housing Levy, and Employment Act 2007 obligations on the client’s behalf. The client retains full operational control of the employee’s work.
Foreign nationals working in Kenya require authorisation under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act. The main categories are: the Class G special pass for temporary work of up to three months; the Class D specific employment permit, which is tied to a named employer and renewable annually; and the Intra-Company Transfer permit for employees relocating within a multinational group. Work permit applications are submitted to the Department of Immigration Services. Africa Deployments Kenya’s in-country immigration team manages the full application, renewal, and documentation process.
The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) is Kenya’s specialist court for employment and labour disputes, established under the Employment and Labour Relations Court Act 2011. It has exclusive jurisdiction over claims of unfair dismissal, wrongful termination, violations of statutory rights under the Employment Act 2007 and Labour Relations Act 2007, enforcement of employment contracts, and collective bargaining disputes. Africa Deployments Kenya aligns all termination, redundancy, and offboarding procedures with ELRC requirements and case law to protect clients from unfair dismissal claims and employment litigation.
Technology and ICT (particularly in Nairobi’s growing tech sector), financial services, NGOs and international development organisations, manufacturing, renewable energy, mining and extractives, logistics, FMCG, and professional services regularly use EOR services in Kenya. EOR is particularly common for market-entry pilots, project-based deployments, and building remote teams without establishing a local entity registered with the Business Registration Service.
In an Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement in Kenya, the EOR becomes the sole legal employer under the Employment Act 2007, absorbing full employment liability and removing the client’s exposure as an employer in Kenya entirely. In a Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) arrangement, employment responsibilities are shared between the PEO and the client under a co-employment model, and the client retains some employer-side statutory exposure. Africa Deployments Kenya offers both EOR and PEO models through its registered Kenyan entity.
Yes. Hiring remote employees in Kenya through Africa Deployments Kenya as EOR is fully legal and compliant under the Employment Act 2007. The EOR provides the formal employment structure, including KRA PAYE and NSSF registration, SHA deductions, NITA levy remittance, and WIBA coverage, that makes remote employment legally valid under Kenyan law, regardless of where the client company is headquartered or incorporated.
Yes. The Data Protection Act 2019 governs the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data in Kenya, including employee personal data processed in the course of employment. As the registered legal employer in Kenya, Africa Deployments Kenya acts as a data processor in relation to employee personal data and maintains full compliance with the Data Protection Act 2019, including appropriate data processing agreements with client companies as required under the Act and the regulations issued by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
Africa Deployments Kenya operates through its own registered legal entity in the Republic of Kenya, Bergmont Employer of Record Limited (BRS No. PVT-BEUE3LMJ), not through agents, partners, or a remote operation. Our in-country team manages the full employment structure: KRA PAYE, NSSF tiered contributions, SHA deductions, NITA levy, Affordable Housing Levy, WIBA coverage, Employment Act 2007-compliant contracts, and ELRC-aligned offboarding. We also offer fully integrated PEO and managed payroll services for businesses that need a broader Kenya HR solution. One entity. All compliance. Fast onboarding in Kenya.
