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Latest: Minimum Salary Wage for House Helps in Kenya: What Employers and Domestic Workers Need to Know

Updated minimum wage rates for house helps, nannies, and domestic workers in Kenya effective May 2026. One of the most common questions employers ask when hiring a nanny, house help, cleaner, or caregiver is: How much should I legally pay a house help in Kenya? The answer is important because domestic workers are protected under Kenyan labour laws just like employees in other sectors. Paying below the legal minimum wage can lead to disputes, labour complaints, and unnecessary conflict between employers and workers. Following the latest government wage review and the 12% minimum wage increase announced on May 1, 2026, domestic worker salaries have increased across the country. Whether you are hiring a live-in nanny, a live-out house help, a cleaner, an ayah, or a caregiver, understanding the current minimum wage requirements helps create a fair and professional employment relationship. What Law Governs House Help Salaries in Kenya? Domestic workers in Kenya are covered by the Employme...
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Latest House Help Jobs in Nairobi (June 2026 Update)

Last Updated: June 2026 Looking for a house help job in Nairobi? House Girls Village & Bureau is currently recruiting domestic workers for several households across Nairobi's leading estates. We are seeing increased demand for experienced nannies, house helps, cooks, caregivers, and housekeepers, particularly in estates such as Kilimani, South B, Syokimau, Ruaka, Karen, Westlands, Kileleshwa, and Runda. A happy Domestic worker in Mombasa, Kenya. Most families today are looking for reliable, trustworthy workers who can work independently, communicate well, and maintain professional standards in the home. Key Takeaways Multiple domestic worker vacancies currently available in Nairobi. Both live-in and live-out positions available. Salaries range from KSh 18,000 to KSh 45,000 depending on skills and responsibilities. Childcare, cooking, elderly care, and housekeeping experience are highly...
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House Help Rights in Kenya (Latest Update): Salary, Leave & Working Hours Explained

Hiring a house help is more than finding someone to assist with household chores—it is an employment relationship that comes with legal rights and responsibilities for both the employer and the domestic worker. A Kenyan employer and house help discussing employment rights and responsibilities. This guide explains domestic worker rights in Kenya, including employment contracts, working hours, annual leave, sick leave, statutory contributions, termination procedures, and fair treatment under Kenyan labour laws. Understanding these rights helps create a safe, respectful, and professional working environment while reducing misunderstandings and disputes. Whether you are employing a nanny, cleaner, caregiver, cook, or general house help, this guide explains the key rights domestic workers enjoy in Kenya and the responsibilities employers should fulfil. '' Need a trusted house help? House Girls Village & Bureau helps Kenyan families hire vetted, trained, and reliable domestic ...
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