Various Kenyan companies have earned the 2026 Top Employers Certification from the Top Employers Institute (TEI) for their contribution in shaping Africa’s workforce.
The companies are part of 2,500 organisations across 131 countries recognized for their commitment to building high-performing people practices, grounded in independent validation, data-driven insight and a clear focus on driving business performance, employee engagement and growth.
“Achieving Top Employer status in 2026 is an extraordinary accomplishment that reflects excellence in individual countries, and crucially, sustained people practices across regions and worldwide. This achievement places these organisations among a select group of employers setting the international benchmark for people strategy. We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with them as they inspire excellence across the global HR community,” Adrian Seligman, CEO, Top Employers Institute, remarked.
According to TEI, the Top Employers have shown resilience, adaptability, and a strong focus on future readiness, including investing in their people, fostering inclusive cultures, and building workplaces where employees can thrive.
“This year’s certified Top Employers have shown resilience, adaptability, and a strong focus on future readiness. In an environment shaped by technological advancement, changing workforce expectations, and global uncertainty, these organisations continue to invest in their people, foster inclusive cultures, and build workplaces where employees can thrive.”
Below are some of the Kenyan companies recognized as Top Employers in 2026
- Safaricom PLC
- Absa Bank
- Britam Kenya
- Coca-Cola Beverages
- BAT Kenya
- DHL
- Huawei Kenya
- Pernod Ricard Kenya
- I&M Bank
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