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Practical, Kenya-specific HR and employment guidance, updated regularly.
June 2026 · 12 min read · Pillar Guide
The Ultimate Guide to HR for Kenyan SMEs
Contracts, compliance, payroll, hiring and people ops, the complete HR foundation for a Kenyan small business, in one place.
June 2026 · 6 min read
Employment Contracts in Kenya: What Every Employer Must Include
The essential clauses for a compliant contract under the Employment Act 2007, and the gaps that cause disputes later.
June 2026 · 7 min read
Your First HR Hire vs. Outsourcing: What Growing Teams Should Know
When it makes sense to bring HR in-house, and when an outsourced partner is the smarter, leaner choice.
June 2026 · 7 min read
Kenya Payroll Explained: PAYE, NSSF, SHIF & the Housing Levy
What every Kenyan employer must deduct and remit, in plain English.
June 2026 · 6 min read
How to Terminate an Employee Legally in Kenya
Valid reasons, fair procedure, notice, and avoiding unfair dismissal.
June 2026 · 6 min read
Redundancy in Kenya: The Correct Legal Procedure
Notice, fair selection, consultation and final dues, done right.
June 2026 · 7 min read
HR Policies Every Kenyan Business Needs
The essential policies that protect your business.
June 2026 · 6 min read
The True Cost of a Bad Hire in Kenya (and How to Avoid It)
Why a wrong hire costs far more than the salary, and how a structured process prevents it.
June 2026 · 7 min read
How to Conduct an HR Audit in Kenya: A Practical Checklist
Contracts, policies, payroll, records and compliance, what a thorough HR audit covers.
June 2026 · 5 min read
Maternity and Paternity Leave in Kenya: An Employer's Guide
Entitlements, pay, notice and return to work, and the mistakes employers make.
June 2026 · 6 min read
Casual vs Permanent Employees in Kenya: What Employers Must Know
The difference between casual, fixed-term and permanent staff, and the risk of misclassifying.
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The Kenya HR Compliance Checklist
A practical, plain-English checklist of the employment essentials every Kenyan employer should have in place.
- Contracts aligned to the Employment Act 2007
- PAYE, NSSF, SHIF & the Affordable Housing Levy
- Leave, records & statutory registers
- The core policies every employer needs
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