Virtual Ivy
More templates

Leave Application Form — Kenya

How to use: Replace every [bracketed field] with your details and delete guidance notes in italics. This is a general template aligned with Kenyan practice — for high-stakes matters, have it reviewed. Need it done for you? Talk to Virtual Ivy.
Employee name[Name]Staff no.[No.]
Department[Dept]Date of request[Date]

Leave details

Type☐ Annual ☐ Sick ☐ Maternity ☐ Paternity ☐ Compassionate ☐ Unpaid ☐ Other: [__]
From[Date]
To[Date]
Number of days[__]
Handover / cover[Who covers duties]
Contact while away[Phone/email]

Approvals

NameSignatureDate
Employee
Line manager
HR

Leave balance before: [__] · after: [__]

Free HR template provided by Virtual Ivy Consultancy — HR consulting, recruitment & outsourcing in Kenya. © 2026. General guidance, not legal advice.