Licensed Recruitment Agency in Nairobi, Kenya
Mahad Recruitment Limited is a licensed private employment agency based in Nairobi, Kenya. We connect qualified Kenyan candidates with employers in Kenya and overseas, including Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other approved destinations.
- 25 Nov 2022Kenya operation established
- NEA LicensedPrivate employment agency
- Trade TestingPractical skills checks
- Clear ContractsTerms explained before travel
Current Kenya & Overseas Vacancies
Browse current openings with employers in Kenya and the Gulf, and apply online or through our recruitment desk.
Experience with Large-Scale Recruitment
Our team has recruited and prepared large groups of Kenyan workers for overseas employers, most notably during the Qatar 2022 period.
Qatar 2022
During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 period, Mahad supported a major workforce mobilization from Kenya for Qatar 2022-related projects across several job categories.
~2,000
Approximately 2,000 bus drivers were recruited and mobilized from Kenya for Qatar 2022-related projects, forming the largest group in this workforce mobilization.
Security & Hospitality
Alongside the drivers, we recruited security personnel, hospitality workers and other workforce categories, showing our ability to screen candidates for different roles at once.
Kenya & the Gulf
Our Nairobi head office works with employer relationships developed in Doha and Dubai, connecting Gulf hiring needs with screened candidates from Kenya.
Where Our Candidates Work
We source and screen candidates in Kenya and recruit for employers at home and in the Gulf.
Kenya
Candidates are registered, interviewed and screened from our Nairobi office, with practical trade testing and document checks arranged before any overseas deployment is confirmed.
Qatar
Qatar is where our Gulf recruitment experience was built, including workforce mobilization from Kenya for Qatar 2022-related projects in transport, security and hospitality roles.
United Arab Emirates
Our Dubai business presence supports relationships with UAE employers, and we recruit Kenyan candidates for roles such as technical, logistics, hospitality and retail positions.
Saudi Arabia
We recruit Kenyan candidates for approved Saudi Arabian vacancies, including driving, construction, facilities and healthcare roles, subject to employer demand and visa requirements.
Recruitment & Manpower Services
Recruitment support for employers in construction, healthcare, facilities management, hospitality and household roles.
Domestic Worker Recruitment
Recruitment of housekeepers, nannies, cooks and caregivers for families in Kenya and the Gulf, with identity checks, police clearance and medical screening before placement.
White Collar Recruitment
Sourcing and screening of accountants, HR, IT, sales and administrative professionals for employers in Kenya and the Gulf, with credential checks and structured interviews.
Blue Collar & Skilled Workers
Recruitment of skilled and semi-skilled workers such as electricians, plumbers, welders, drivers and machine operators, with practical trade testing in Nairobi before selection.
Kenya Local Recruitment
Local recruitment for companies and institutions in Kenya, from shortlisting and interviews to reference checks, managed from our Nairobi office in Westlands.
Overseas Recruitment
Recruitment and deployment of Kenyan workers to employers in Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, from demand letter review to pre-departure orientation.
Bulk Hiring & Recruitment Campaigns
Large-volume recruitment campaigns for contractors and facility operators, with coordinated shortlisting, trade testing, interview days, medicals and visa processing for group deployments.
The Mahad Business Journey
From recruitment roots in South Asia to Gulf workforce projects and a dedicated Kenya recruitment presence.
India
Mahad's recruitment and manpower sourcing roots began in India, where the team built early experience in candidate sourcing, screening and matching workers to employer requirements.
Doha, Qatar
In Doha, the business developed its Gulf recruitment work, building employer relationships and gaining practical experience in deploying workers for employers operating across the Qatari market.
Qatar 2022
During the Qatar 2022 period, Mahad supported major workforce mobilization from Kenya, including approximately 2,000 bus drivers alongside security, hospitality and other workers for related projects.
Dubai, UAE
A business and recruitment presence in Dubai supports relationships with employers in the UAE and the wider Gulf, helping connect their workforce needs with suitable candidates.
Nairobi, Kenya
The Kenya operation was established on 25 November 2022 as Mahad Manpower Limited and now operates as Mahad Recruitment Limited (Reg: PVT-JZUAEQ3D) from Westlands, Nairobi.
Work with a Licensed Kenyan Recruitment Agency
Whether you are an employer planning to hire Kenyan staff or a jobseeker looking for work in Kenya or overseas, our team at Gallant Mall, Westlands can help.