Salaries & Employee Rights

You have been away, gained international experience, and now you are coming back home. But when that job offer comes through, the salary feels like a local role, not one for a returning professional. Pole, si rahisi to accept that after all your growth. This article gives you a clear, step-by-step plan to negotiate from … Read more

You come back home after years abroad, ready to use your skills, only to be told you are “too qualified” or that your experience “does not apply here.” That is the reality of workplace discrimination returning diaspora face in Kenya, where employers sometimes undervalue international experience or assume you have unrealistic expectations. This piece breaks … Read more

Ever signed a job offer in a rush, just happy to finally get the gig? That contract you barely read is your lifeline, and forgetting key details can cost you. This article breaks down the three most crucial things to lock in your memory. We’re talking about your pay, your exit plan, and those hidden … Read more

Ever found yourself still at your desk at 7 PM, yet your contract says you finish at 5? That, rafiki, is working longer hours than what’s in your contract. It’s when your actual work time consistently exceeds your official agreement. This guide breaks down your rights under Kenyan labour laws, what counts as overtime, and … Read more

Every Kenyan eyeing a procurement career wants to know the real deal: what’s the actual salary, and is the hustle truly worth it? The answer isn’t simple, but we’ve got the details. This article breaks down the specific KES figures you can expect, the key factors that push your pay up or down, and practical … Read more

Ever seen a job advert and wondered, “What’s the realistic pay for this in Kenya, and is it even worth applying?” You’re not alone. That missing figure is a daily puzzle for job seekers. This article breaks it down with specific KES figures, the key factors that push salaries up or down, and practical tips … Read more

So you’re hustling with a part-time gig, maybe at a shop in town or a restaurant. You clock in and out, but do you know your rights? This article breaks down exactly what protections and benefits you’re entitled to under Kenyan law. We’ll cover everything from your payslip and leave days to protection from unfair … Read more

You’re working hard, minding your business, then boom! You hear through the grapevine that a colleague you trusted has been bad-mouthing you to the boss. Si rahisi, this office politics is real in our Kenyan workplaces. Don’t worry, this article gives you five practical tips, straight from our local context, to handle those backstabbing colleagues … Read more

You’ve been at the new job for a few weeks, doing the work, but you haven’t seen any paperwork. Hiyo ndio “Working for a Month Without Asking for a Job Contract?” – basically being on the job without that official, signed agreement. This situation is more common than you think in Kenya, and it can … Read more

You have that one colleague, the one who makes every project a nightmare. They’re always late, their work is shoddy, and the boss just seems to ignore it. It’s beyond frustrating, trust me. Don’t worry, you’re not crazy and you’re not alone. This article breaks down exactly why this happens in our Kenyan workplaces and … Read more