What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking bereavement leave in Kenya, and how is pay calculated?

In Kenya, the process and eligibility criteria for bereavement leave is defined in the Employee Handbook and subject to management’s discretion. The criteria and specifics are as follows:

• Bereavement leave of up to 5 paid working days is granted for the death of an immediate family member. Immediate family includes a spouse, mother, father, and children.
• Bereavement leave of up to 3 paid working days is granted for the death of other family members including brothers, sisters, grandparents, stepparents, grandchildren, and parents-in-law.

Typically, bereavement leave in Kenya comprises a few days of paid leave granted by the employer for the loss of close family members. The exact number of days and the inclusion of extended family members may vary according to the employer's policy.

Employees are required to submit a list of their immediate family members upon being employed to apply for bereavement leave. Pay during this leave is also decided as per the employer’s policy.