Employee Benefits in Kenya 2024

Employee Benefits in Kenya 2024


Summary

The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in Kenya, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in Kenya, detailed information about the private benefits in Kenya, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in Kenya.

Kenya’s social security system is considered important for the security of workers, their families, and the community. The Kenyan social security system is divided into three pillars - a public scheme, occupational schemes, and individual schemes.

Key Highlights
  • Retirement Benefits Authority, National Social Security Fund, National Hospital Insurance Fund, and Social Health Insurance Fund are responsible for the functioning of the overall social security system.
  • A person’s national insurance contribution is determined based on their income.
  • An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to credited contribution.
  • In Kenya, employers provide supplementary benefit plans through Public service pension funds, Occupational pension schemes, Individual pension plans, and Umbrella schemes.
Scope

This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in Kenya
  • It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
  • It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, Unemployment Benefit, leaves and holidays and private benefits
  • It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in Kenya
Reasons to Buy
  • Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in the country
  • Assess employee benefits of the market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
  • Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in the country
  • Gain insights into key organizations governing employee benefits market, and their impact on companies


1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
2.1 What is this Report about?
2.2 Definitions
3. Country Statistics
4. Overview of Employee Benefits in Kenya
5. Regulations
6. State and Compulsory Benefits
6.1 Retirement Benefits
Introduction
Eligibility
Benefits
Payment options
Contribution
6.2 Death in Service
Introduction
Eligibility
Benefits
Payment options
Contribution
6.3 Long-Term Disability Benefits
Introduction
Eligibility
Benefits
Payment options
Contribution
6.4 Short-Term Sickness Benefits
Introduction
Eligibility
Benefits
Payment options
Contribution
6.5 Medical Benefits
Introduction
Eligibility
Benefits
Payment options
Contribution
6.6 Workers’ Compensation insurance
Introduction
Eligibility
Benefits
Payment options
Contribution
6.7 Maternity and Paternity Benefits
Introduction
Eligibility
Benefits
Payment options
Contribution
6.8 Other Benefits
Unemployment Benefits
Leaves and Holidays
7. Private Benefits
7.1 Retirement Benefits
7.2 Death Benefits
7.3 Disability Benefits
7.4 Medical Benefits
7.5 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
7.6 Other Benefits
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List of Tables
Table 1: Insurance Industry Definitions
Table 2: Kenya - Country Statistics, 2023
Table 3: Kenya - Retirement Benefits, Tier One, and Tier Two Contribution Rates
Table 4: Kenya - Public Holidays 2024
Table 5: Kenya - Compensation for permanent disablement
Table 6: Kenya - Compensation for total incapacitation

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