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Latest House Help Jobs in Nairobi This Week – 5 Openings (April-May 2026)

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 Looking for house help work in Nairobi? Here are five new openings in different Nairobi estates this week. Salaries vary depending on duties, experience, and whether the role is live-in or daytime.

Latest House Help Jobs in Nairobi This Week
Latest House Help Jobs in Nairobi This Week

1. House Help Needed in Kilimani – KSh 18,000

A family in Kilimani is looking for a trustworthy daytime house help.

Duties:

  • Cleaning apartment
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Light cooking
  • Child supervision after school

Requirements:

  • Experience preferred
  • Honest and punctual
  • Good communication
Looking for work this week? You can also read our guide on how to get hired fast as a house help in Kenya.

2. Nanny Needed in South B – KSh 20,000

A working couple in South B needs a nanny for one toddler.

Duties:

  • Childcare during the day
  • Feeding and bathing child
  • Keeping baby area clean
  • Light house chores

Requirements:

  • Friendly with children
  • Prior nanny experience preferred

3. Live-In House Help in Karen – KSh 25,000

A family in Karen is hiring a live-in house help.

Duties:

  • Full house cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Meal preparation
  • Helping with garden staff coordination

Requirements:

  • Mature and responsible
  • Previous experience in larger homes

4. Daytime House Help in Embakasi – KSh 15,000

A small family in Embakasi needs help Monday to Saturday.

Duties:

  • Sweeping and mopping
  • Washing clothes
  • Cooking simple meals

Requirements:

  • Nearby resident preferred
  • Reliable and hardworking

5. Cook / House Help in Westlands – KSh 22,000

A busy household in Westlands wants someone strong in cooking and kitchen organization.

Duties:

  • Daily meal preparation
  • Kitchen hygiene
  • Grocery planning
  • General house support

Requirements:

  • Good cooking skills
  • Clean and organized

Salary Guide by Estate

Generally, higher-paying estates in Nairobi may include:

  • Karen
  • Westlands
  • Kilimani
  • Lavington

Mid-range salaries are common in:

  • South B
  • South C
  • Embakasi
  • Kasarani

Important Advice for Job Seekers

Always confirm:

  • Salary amount
  • Off days
  • Working hours
  • Live-in or daytime
  • Duties expected

Never pay money upfront for interviews.

Need Help Finding Work?

Keep checking our blog weekly for new verified house help opportunities in Nairobi and across Kenya.

Before applying, check our updated house help salaries in Nairobi and Kenya (2026 guide).

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 30, 2026 at 1:51 AM

    Karen 25000

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousApril 30, 2026 at 3:22 PM

    I am looking for caregiver for elderly job.any available?

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousMay 2, 2026 at 9:24 AM

    Am ready to work in South B

    ReplyDelete
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    1. AnonymousMay 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM

      I am ready,I am a CNA who has worked for 7 years

      Delete
    2. AnonymousMay 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM

      Am ready please

      Delete

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