In no particular order, here is a list of the top 10 best paying private companies in Kenya.
1. Centum
It is East Africa’s leading investment company that provides a channel for investors to access a portfolio of quality and diversified investments. The company’s CEO is James Mworia. Fresh graduates at the company earn a salary of over Kshs. 100,000.
2. Google Kenya
It is one of the top-ranked institutions in Kenya known for paying employees hefty salaries. An intern at google earns approximately Kshs. 200,000
3. Pricewater Coopers (PwC)
PwC is a leading professional firm that provides audit and assurance services, advisory and tax services. It is a professional firm that does vigorous recruitment of professionals only. Graduate trainees at the firm earn a salary of between 70- 80, 000 shillings.
4. British American Tobacco (BAT)
The company was founded in 1902, with an ambition to transform tobacco by offering adult consumers potentially reduced risk products. The company is known to pay its employees an eye-catching salary. Graduate trainees at the company earn a salary of between Kshs. 80, 000 to 120,000.
5. KPMG East Africa
It is a global firm that offers audit, tax, and advisory services. It is actually one of the best companies to work for in Kenya. It highly values the welfare of employees, in terms of proper payment and career growth.
6. IBM
It is an IT and software company that mostly recruits software engineers, IT experts, and computer scientists. Employees at the company earn over 100, 000 Kenya shillings.
7. Safaricom
It is the biggest telecommunications firm in Kenya that everyone would dream of working for. It is well known for paying its employees hefty salaries. It offers a conducive environment for employees to work and also enhance their skills by facilitating both internal and external training and development programs.
8. East African Breweries Limited (EABL)
It is a beverage company that manufactures branded beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. It is listed among the best companies to work for in Kenya. Graduate trainees at the company earn over Kshs. 70, 000.
9. Royal Media Services
It is a media company owned by SK Macharia. The business mogul owns the popular Citizen Tv, Inooro Tv, and other local radio stations. There are employees at the company who earn over 1,000,000 shillings. Most of the employees who work for the company drive top range vehicles. A good example is Jeff Koinange.
10. Deloitte
It is among the largest and most reputable firms in Kenya. It offers audit and assurance services, financial advisory, risk advisory, consultancy services, and tax services. It has also been listed among the best companies to work for in Kenya. It pays employees hefty salaries amongst other benefits.