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Kenya
Kenya guarantees 21 working days (Employment Act 2007). Maternity 3 months.
Authority: Employment Act 2007 · NSSF · MoLSP
Leave
21 working days
Holidays
11
Mat
3 months
Pat
2 wks
Sick
30 days
Framework
EA 2007
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01
Annual paid leave
EA 2007EA 2007: 21 working days (1.75/month).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 21 j | 100% | EA |
Official sources: MoLSP
02
Public holidays
1111 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | NY | All | — |
| Variable | Good Friday + Easter Mon | All | — |
| 1 May | Labour | All | — |
| 1 Jun | Madaraka | All | — |
| 10 Oct | Huduma | All | — |
| 20 Oct | Mashujaa | All | — |
| 12 Dec | Jamhuri | All | — |
| 25-26 Dec | Christmas + Boxing | All | — |
Official sources: MoLSP
03
Sick leave
EA30 days/year: 7 100% + 7 50% + rest unpaid.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-7 | 0 j | 100% | EA |
| 8-14 | — | 50% | EA |
Official sources: MoLSP
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
3 mos mat · 2 wks patMat 3 mos. Pat 2 wks.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 3 mois | 100% | EA |
| Pat | 2 sem | 100% | EA |
Official sources: MoLSP
05
Special leaves
CLAPer CLA.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Variable | Variable | CCT |
Official sources: MoLSP
Centralize Kenya absences
Illizeo applies EA 2007 + NSSF.
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