Africa Deployments Kenya is a licensed Kenya PEO provider operating through its own registered legal entity in the Republic of Kenya. We manage the complete co-employment relationship under the Employment Act 2007 (Cap 226), including Employment Act-compliant contracts, KRA PAYE withholding via iTax, NSSF Tier 1 and Tier 2 contributions, SHA deductions, NITA levy payments, Affordable Housing Levy remittances, and Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA) compliance, so you can build a Kenya workforce without establishing a local subsidiary.
Seamlessly onboard employees under a co-employment structure with contracts drafted under the Employment Act 2007, KRA PAYE and NSSF registration, SHA enrolment, and full HR setup, completed by Africa Deployments Kenya in as little as 48 hours.
Accurate, timely payroll in Kenyan Shilling (KES) with PAYE income tax withholding, NSSF Tier 1 and Tier 2 contributions, SHA deductions, NITA levy, and Affordable Housing Levy managed monthly by our in-country payroll team and remitted to KRA via iTax on the agreed statutory deadlines.
Stay fully compliant with the Employment Act 2007, the Labour Relations Act 2007, all KRA obligations, and Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) requirements, managed by Africa Deployments Kenya's in-country legal and HR professionals under the co-employment arrangement.
Statutory benefits including NSSF retirement coverage, SHA health insurance, WIBA occupational injury protection, and mandatory paid leave entitlements under the Employment Act 2007, administered in full compliance with Kenyan employment law for all co-employed workers.
Manage your Kenya co-employed team alongside employees across 50+ African countries from a single provider, one point of contact, unified reporting, and zero entity complexity across all markets.
Co-employ workers in Kenya in as little as 48 hours. Africa Deployments Kenya's legal entity is already BRS-registered, KRA-active, and NSSF and SHA-enrolled, with no setup delay on your side.
Navigate Kenya's Employment Act 2007, Labour Relations Act 2007, KRA PAYE rates, NSSF tiered contribution rules, SHA deductions, NITA levy, Affordable Housing Levy, and Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) regulatory obligations with in-country legal professionals based in Kenya, not remote advisors operating from abroad.
Full-service HR management from Employment Act 2007-compliant contract drafting and KRA PAYE employee registration through to ELRC-aligned offboarding under Kenyan labour law, managed throughout the co-employment relationship.
Co-employ workers in Kenya in as little as 48 hours, because Africa Deployments Kenya's entity is already BRS-registered, KRA-active, and recognised by Kenyan authorities. No waiting for BRS incorporation, KRA PIN registration, or NSSF and SHA enrolment on your side.
Accurate KES payroll with PAYE, NSSF Tier 1 and Tier 2, SHA deductions at 2.75% of gross salary, NITA levy at KES 50 per employee, and Affordable Housing Levy at 1.5% each, all calculated, deducted and remitted to KRA via iTax monthly by our in-country team.
Administrative employer liability sits with Africa Deployments Kenya under the co-employment arrangement. Your company is protected from Employment Act 2007 and Labour Relations Act 2007 statutory compliance exposure, ELRC disputes, KRA PAYE penalties, NSSF contribution penalties, and invalid employment contract risk.
Class G special pass, Class D specific employment permit (KES 500,000 issuance fee per year), and intra-company transfer permit support for international employees relocating to Kenya, managed by Africa Deployments Kenya's in-country immigration specialists.
A Kenya Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) is a licensed service provider that co-employs your workforce under a shared employment arrangement, placing staff on the PEO’s Kenya payroll while you retain full operational and strategic control. Under a Kenya PEO, the provider manages payroll processing, statutory contributions, employment contracts, KRA filings, and HR compliance under Kenyan law. The co-employment structure means both you and the PEO hold defined employer responsibilities, rather than the PEO acting as sole legal employer.
In a Kenya PEO arrangement, the employment contract sits between the employee and the PEO’s registered Kenya entity. The PEO handles all administrative employer functions: payroll, PAYE remittance, NSSF contributions, SHA/SHIF deductions, Affordable Housing Levy, NITA levy, KRA filing, and employment documentation. You, as the operational employer, direct the employee’s daily work, set objectives, and make hiring and performance decisions. Your obligations to the PEO are defined in a separate client services agreement.
Yes. Africa Deployments Kenya delivers all PEO and EOR services through Bergmont Employer of Record Limited, a registered legal entity incorporated under the Companies Act 2015 in the Republic of Kenya (BRS No. PVT-BEUE3LMJ). It is not an agent, broker, or intermediary. Every employment contract, KRA PAYE registration, NSSF enrolment, payroll run, and statutory compliance obligation for co-employed workers is managed directly by a company that is physically present, KRA-registered, and fully accountable under Kenyan law.
A Kenya PEO operates through co-employment: both you and the PEO share employer status, and you retain a direct legal relationship with the employee. A Kenya Employer of Record (EOR) operates through sole employment: the EOR becomes the only legal employer and assumes full compliance liability, with no direct employment relationship between the client and the worker. For organisations building a long-term Kenya workforce with eventual plans to incorporate locally, a PEO is typically the preferred transitional structure. For rapid single-hire deployments or short-term project teams, an EOR removes compliance complexity from day one.
Africa Deployments Kenya assumes full administrative employer responsibility under the co-employment arrangement, including Employment Act 2007 and Labour Relations Act 2007 compliance, KRA PAYE and NSSF contribution filings, SHA and NITA levy remittances, WIBA registration, Affordable Housing Levy compliance, mandatory benefits administration, and compliant termination procedures aligned with ELRC requirements. The client company directs operational work and retains defined employer involvement under the co-employment agreement.
Yes. Africa Deployments Kenya manages full PEO payroll in Kenyan Shilling (KES), calculating gross-to-net salaries, deducting and remitting NSSF Tier 1 contributions (6% of the first KES 9,000, maximum KES 540 per party per month) and NSSF Tier 2 contributions (6% of earnings between KES 9,000 and KES 108,000, maximum KES 5,940 per party per month, giving a total maximum of KES 6,480 per party per month), SHA deductions at 2.75% of gross salary (minimum KES 300 per month), NITA levy at KES 50 per employee per month, Affordable Housing Levy at 1.5% each, withholding PAYE income tax, and filing monthly P10 returns with the Kenya Revenue Authority via iTax.
Kenya PEO providers must comply with the Employment Act 2007 (Cap 226), which governs employment contracts, working hours, minimum leave entitlements, and notice periods; the Labour Relations Act 2007, which regulates collective bargaining and ELRC dispute resolution; the Work Injury Benefits Act 2007 (WIBA); the National Social Security Fund Act 2013; the Social Health Insurance Act 2023 (establishing SHA); the Affordable Housing Act 2024; the Industrial Training Act (NITA levy); and all KRA tax obligations under the Income Tax Act. Africa Deployments Kenya’s in-country legal team maintains full compliance with all applicable Kenyan employment legislation for co-employed workers.
Africa Deployments Kenya typically onboards co-employed workers within 48 hours of engagement initiation. This includes drafting Employment Act 2007-compliant employment contracts, completing KRA PAYE and NSSF employee registration, SHA enrolment, activating WIBA coverage, setting up payroll in KES, and ensuring NITA levy and Affordable Housing Levy compliance. No entity setup period or regulatory waiting time is required on the client’s side.
Yes. Fixed-term employment contracts are permitted under the Employment Act 2007 in Kenya and must specify the duration, nature of work, and terms of renewal or non-renewal. A succession of fixed-term contracts for the same role without justifiable reason may, over time, be treated by the Employment and Labour Relations Court as constituting permanent employment. Africa Deployments Kenya advises on contract structure and manages all fixed-term employment arrangements in full compliance with the Employment Act 2007.
Technology and ICT (particularly in Nairobi’s Silicon Savannah), financial services, mining and extractives, renewable energy, NGOs and international development organisations, engineering and construction, FMCG, logistics, and professional services frequently use PEO services in Kenya, particularly for scaling operations, market-entry deployments, and multi-year workforce arrangements where the organisation intends to eventually incorporate locally.
Yes. Africa Deployments Kenya can co-employ foreign nationals in Kenya under the PEO arrangement, provided the appropriate work authorisation has been secured under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act. For short-term assignments, a Class G special pass (up to three months) may be sufficient. For longer-term roles, a Class D specific employment permit is required, with an issuance fee of KES 500,000 per year (EAC member nationals may be exempt). Our in-country immigration team manages the full application and renewal process.
Africa Deployments Kenya manages all statutory benefits under Kenyan law for co-employed workers, including NSSF contributions for retirement and social security, SHA (SHIF) deductions for health insurance, WIBA coverage for occupational injuries and diseases, a minimum of 21 working days of paid annual leave per year under the Employment Act 2007, three months of paid maternity leave, two weeks of paid paternity leave, and up to 30 days of paid sick leave followed by 15 days at half pay. Enhanced supplementary benefits such as private medical insurance and pension top-ups are scoped separately based on client requirements.
Yes. Co-employing remote employees in Kenya through Africa Deployments Kenya as PEO is fully legal and compliant under the Employment Act 2007. The PEO provides the formal employment structure, including KRA PAYE and NSSF registration, SHA and NITA levy remittance, WIBA coverage, and Affordable Housing Levy compliance, that makes remote employment legally valid under Kenyan law, regardless of where the client company is headquartered or incorporated.
Africa Deployments Kenya calculates and withholds PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn income tax) from all co-employed worker salaries in accordance with the Income Tax Act and KRA tax tables. PAYE is calculated on a progressive scale (10% to 35%), deducted monthly from employee pay, and remitted to KRA via a monthly P10 return filed through iTax. Annual P9A tax certificates are issued to all co-employed employees at year end, and annual P10A reconciliations are filed with the KRA.
Kenya’s personal income tax operates on a progressive scale under the Income Tax Act. For the 2024/2025 tax year, the monthly bands 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.
Under the NSSF Act No. 45 of 2013, the 2025/2026 Year 4 rates require both employer and employee to contribute: Tier 1 at 6% of the first KES 9,000 of gross salary, giving a maximum of KES 540 per party per month; and Tier 2 at 6% of earnings between KES 9,000 and KES 108,000, giving a maximum of KES 5,940 per party per month. The combined maximum NSSF contribution is KES 6,480 per party per month, paid separately by employer and employee and remitted by the 9th of the following month. NSSF figures citing KES 2,160 per month reflect superseded rates.
The Social Health Authority (SHA) was established under the Social Health Insurance Act 2023, replacing the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). Employees contribute 2.75% of their gross monthly salary to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), subject to a minimum contribution of KES 300 per month. This is an employee-only deduction with no employer counterpart. Africa Deployments Kenya manages SHA registration, monthly SHIF deductions, and remittance for every co-employed worker, using current SHA rates and terminology rather than the superseded NHIF framework.
The Work Injury Benefits Act 2007 (WIBA) requires all employers in Kenya to compensate employees for occupational injuries and diseases sustained in the course of employment. Employers must hold WIBA insurance through an approved insurer or demonstrate the financial capacity to meet compensation obligations directly. 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 PEO arrangement for every co-employed worker.
The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) levy is a statutory monthly contribution of KES 50 per employee, payable by registered employers with five or more employees in Kenya under the Industrial Training Act. NITA levies fund workplace skills development and industrial training programmes. Africa Deployments Kenya collects and remits the NITA levy for every co-employed worker as part of the full monthly payroll service under the PEO arrangement.
The Affordable Housing Levy (AHL), introduced under the Affordable Housing Act 2024, requires both the employer and the employee to each contribute 1.5% of the employee’s gross monthly salary to the Affordable Housing Fund, for a combined levy of 3% of gross salary per employee per month. The employer deducts the employee’s 1.5% portion and remits both contributions to the Kenya Revenue Authority monthly. Africa Deployments Kenya calculates, deducts, and remits the full Affordable Housing Levy for every co-employed worker as part of the standard monthly payroll run.
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 non-manual workers. Overtime is capped and must be agreed in advance, compensated at one and a half times the ordinary hourly rate, or at double the ordinary rate for work on rest days and public holidays. Africa Deployments Kenya manages working time and overtime compliance as part of the full PEO service for all co-employed workers.
Under the Employment Act 2007, employees in Kenya are entitled to a minimum of 21 working days of paid annual leave per 12-month leave cycle, accruing at 1.75 days per month of continuous service from the first day of employment. Annual leave must be granted within 12 months of the end of the applicable leave cycle. Unused annual leave at termination must be paid out in full in the final payroll settlement. Africa Deployments Kenya calculates and manages annual leave accrual and terminal pay as standard under the PEO arrangement.
Female employees in Kenya are entitled to three months of fully paid maternity leave under Section 29(2) of 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 under Section 29(4). Both entitlements apply from the first day of employment and are fully managed by Africa Deployments Kenya as part of the PEO arrangement, with no cost or administrative burden on the client.
Notice periods for termination in Kenya are governed by the Employment Act 2007. The minimum statutory notice period depends on the 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. During a probationary period of up to six months (extendable by agreement to 12 months), shorter notice periods may apply as specified in the contract. Africa Deployments Kenya manages all notice period obligations and coordinates the full offboarding process for co-employed workers.
Severance pay in Kenya is governed by Section 40 of the Employment Act 2007 and applies exclusively to redundancy, not to resignation, expiry of a fixed-term contract, or dismissal for misconduct. Employees made redundant are entitled to a minimum of 15 days’ basic pay for each completed year of continuous service, calculated on the basic pay at the time of redundancy. Africa Deployments Kenya manages all severance calculations and coordinates the full redundancy consultation process in compliance with Section 40 of the Employment Act 2007 and the Labour Relations Act 2007.
Kenya’s minimum wage is set under the Regulation of Wages (General) Order, reviewed annually and adjusted by gazette notice. Following the November 2024 General Order amendment, the general minimum monthly wage for unskilled workers in Nairobi and other major urban centres is KES 16,113.75. Minimum wages vary by occupation, skill level, and location. Africa Deployments Kenya ensures all co-employment contracts and payroll runs comply with the current Kenyan minimum wage and any applicable sectoral wage orders.
The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC), established under the Employment and Labour Relations Court Act 2011, is Kenya’s specialist court for all employment and labour disputes. It has exclusive jurisdiction over unfair dismissal claims, wrongful termination claims, breach of employment contract claims, collective bargaining disputes, and enforcement of statutory rights under the Employment Act 2007 and Labour Relations Act 2007. No employment claim may be filed in the ordinary civil courts at first instance. Africa Deployments Kenya aligns all PEO termination, redundancy, and offboarding procedures with ELRC requirements to protect clients from employment litigation in Kenya.
Yes. The Data Protection Act 2019 governs the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data in Kenya, including all employee personal data processed in the context of co-employment, such as payroll records, identification documents, bank account details, and employment histories. 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 and adherence to the regulations of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
Yes. The PEO’s registered Kenya entity acts as the employer of record for payroll and statutory compliance purposes. You do not need a Kenya company registration, KRA tax PIN, or NSSF employer number to co-employ staff through Africa Deployments Kenya. Bergmont Employer of Record Limited (BRS No. PVT-BEUE3LMJ) provides the legal employment infrastructure on your behalf, and all statutory obligations are managed directly through this Kenya-incorporated entity under the Employment Act 2007.
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, brokers, or a remote platform. Our in-country team manages the complete PEO scope: KRA PAYE via iTax, NSSF Tier 1 and Tier 2 contributions, SHA deductions, NITA levy, Affordable Housing Levy, WIBA coverage, Employment Act 2007-compliant contracts, Section 40 redundancy compliance, and ELRC-aligned offboarding. We also offer fully integrated EOR and managed payroll services. One entity. Full Kenya compliance. 48-hour onboarding.
With Africa Deployments Kenya, you have one licensed PEO provider. 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
Save significantly on setup costs compared to incorporating a local entity in Kenya. No BRS registration fees, no in-country legal hire, no KRA PIN setup overhead, and no NSSF, SHA, and WIBA registration process to manage on your side.
Streamline your Kenya HR operations with unified standard operating procedures, one point of contact, one process, and full Employment Act 2007 and Labour Relations Act 2007 compliance across your entire co-employed Kenya team.
Your dedicated account manager at Africa Deployments Kenya is always available for KRA queries, Employment Act 2007 questions, ELRC guidance, SHA and NSSF updates, and any Kenya-specific HR and employment law support you need.
Manage your Kenya co-employed team alongside staff in 50+ African countries through a single HR provider, Africa Deployments, with consolidated reporting and one unified contract across all markets.
Manage your entire Kenya workforce from a single point of contact with consistent HR processes across payroll, contracts, and compliance, all under Africa Deployments Kenya's co-employment model.
Scale from 1 to 1,000+ co-employed employees in Kenya without additional entity complexity, KRA registration overhead, or multiple provider relationships across markets.
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“Working with Africa Deployments allowed us to quickly hire top talent across East Africa without establishing separate entities. Their service is absolutely invaluable.”
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