Find a nanny in Kenya

What a nanny does

A nanny (often called a yaya or auntie) looks after your children: feeding, bathing, naps, play, school runs and keeping them safe. Many nannies in Kenya also do light housework linked to the children, like their laundry and meals. If you also need full housekeeping, look for an auntie who lists cleaning and cooking as skills, or read house help vs nanny vs house manager.

How much a nanny costs in Kenya

The legal minimum wage for a house help or nanny ("children's ayah" in the wage order) in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret is KES 18,047.40 a month from 1 May 2026. It is KES 16,650 in Ruiru, Limuru and Mavoko, and KES 9,268 elsewhere in Kenya. See our house help salary guide for the full picture.

Experienced nannies with newborn, twins or special-needs experience, and nannies working for expat families, often ask well above the minimum. Every auntie on Aunty Nyumbani shows her expected pay on her profile, so you can compare before you call.

How to hire on Aunty Nyumbani

1. Browse free. Filter by neighbourhood or town, Live-In or Live-Out, salary, experience, languages and availability. No sign-up needed to look.
2. Read the profile. Each auntie lists her experience, skills, expected pay, references and reviews from families who actually worked with her.
3. Unlock her number for KES 199 by M-Pesa. You pay once per auntie, and she stays in your contacts.
4. Call, interview and check references yourself. Ask for her ID and a recent Certificate of Good Conduct. Agree pay and terms in a written contract.

There are no placement fees, no commission and no bureau middleman. You deal with the auntie directly, so the full salary you agree goes to her.

Live-in or live-out nanny?

A live-in nanny stays with your family and is there early mornings and evenings. A live-out nanny comes in daily and goes home at night. Read live-in vs live-out to decide what fits your home.

Nanny bureau or hire directly?

Bureaus charge a placement fee and some offer replacements. Hiring directly through Aunty Nyumbani costs KES 199 per contact and lets you see many nannies before you call. We compare both honestly in nanny bureau vs hiring directly.