Guides
Straight answers on hiring a nanny or house help in Kenya, and on finding good work if you’re an auntie.
For families
How to hire a nanny in Kenya: a step-by-step guide (2026)
The 7 steps to hiring a good nanny or house help in Kenya: deciding what you need, where to look, interviews, references, Good Conduct, contract and the first month.
House help salary in Kenya 2026: minimum wage by town
The 2026 minimum wage for house helps and nannies in Kenya: KES 18,047.40 in Nairobi and the big cities, KES 16,650 in Ruiru, Limuru and Mavoko, KES 9,268 elsewhere.
Employing a house help legally in Kenya: NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy and leave
A plain-language guide to your duties when you employ a nanny or house help in Kenya: contract, minimum wage, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, leave, rest days and notice.
House help contract in Kenya: what to include (with a checklist)
What a written employment contract for a nanny or house help in Kenya should include: pay, hours, duties, rest days, leave, notice, probation and house rules.
30 nanny and house help interview questions to ask
The best questions to ask a nanny or house help in an interview in Kenya: experience, childcare, safety, discipline, housework, availability and references.
How to check a house help's references and Certificate of Good Conduct
How to check a nanny's references and Certificate of Good Conduct (police clearance) in Kenya: what to ask referees, how to apply on eCitizen, cost and validity.
Live-in vs live-out house help: which is right for your family?
Compare live-in and live-out nannies and house helps in Kenya: cost, hours, privacy, reliability and what each needs from you.
House help vs nanny vs house manager vs babysitter: who do you need?
The difference between a house help, nanny, house manager and babysitter in Kenya: duties, experience and typical pay, so you hire the right person.
Nanny bureau vs hiring directly: costs and trade-offs in Kenya
Should you use a nanny or house help bureau in Nairobi or hire directly? Compare placement fees, choice, replacements and vetting.
Finding a babysitter in Nairobi: rates, part-time options and a safety checklist
How to find a reliable part-time or day babysitter in Nairobi: where to look, how rates work, and a safety checklist before the first day.
The first week with a new nanny or house help: a checklist
How to help a new nanny or house help settle in during the first week: routines, house rules, safety, emergency contacts and check-ins.
For aunties
Nanny and house help jobs in Nairobi and Kenya: how to get hired
Looking for nanny, house help or house manager jobs in Nairobi or anywhere in Kenya? How to list your profile, set your salary, and get calls from families.