Recruitment Kenya wants foreign firms to meet new local hiring quotas Country follows a growing trend of seeking to keep more gains from foreign investments iStock.com/Aoraee Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 09 December 2025 Foreign companies operating in Kenya will be required to hire most of their staff locally under a new law tabled by the National Assembly. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Regulation UAE cracks down on fake jobs, inactive businesses Retirement Singapore launches pilot schemes to keep seniors active in greying workforce Disability Turkish lawmakers look to double disabled worker quotas Recruitment “Concerning” gender gaps in youth employment, ILO warns