Leave policy · 🇰🇪 Kenya
Statutory leave in Kenya — every employer's baseline.
Here's what the Employment Act 2007 requires as the legal minimum. Your company handbook can go further — AnooreHR configures to whatever policy you actually run.
Employment Act 2007
Verified 2026-04-23Leave accrues from day one; minimum 12 months service to take the first full year.
| Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual leave | 21 days | Working days, full pay.§28 Employment Act |
| Sick leave | 7 + 7 | 7 days full pay + 7 days half pay after 2 consecutive months of service.§30 Employment Act |
| Maternity leave | 3 months | Full pay, on top of annual leave.§29 Employment Act |
| Paternity leave | 14 days | Calendar days, full pay.§29(8) Employment Act |
| Public holidays | 13 days | Gazetted annually by the Federal Government / Ministry of Interior. |
Not legal advice. These figures are the statutory minimum and may be superseded by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or a more generous employment contract. Always consult a licensed labour lawyer for binding advice.
Run your own policy — not the floor
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Configure whatever policy your business actually runs. Handles proration, rollover, buyouts, and the Kenya public-holiday calendar out of the box.