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Employee Benefits in Kenya 2024

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  • 42 Pages
  • August 2024
  • Region: Kenya
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 6007189
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

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
2.1 What is this Report about?
2.2 Definitions
3. Country Statistics4. Overview of Employee Benefits in Kenya5. 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