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Employment & HR

Experience Certificate

An Experience Certificate formally confirms the period of employment and roles held by a former employee. Required by many employers and institutions in Kenya.

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What this document covers

Employer details and letterhead
Employee's full name
Employment start and end dates
Job title(s) held
Brief description of responsibilities
Statement of good standing (if applicable)
Authorised signatory name, title, and signature
Date of issue

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an employer required to issue an experience certificate in Kenya?
The Employment Act 2007 requires a certificate of service to be issued on request at termination. An experience certificate is a form of this document confirming the period of employment and roles held. Refusal to issue one on request can be a breach of the Act.
What should a Kenyan experience certificate include?
Employee's full name, employment start and end dates, job title(s) held, a brief description of responsibilities (optional), and a statement of good standing (if applicable). It should be on the employer's letterhead, signed by an authorised signatory, and dated.
Is a Kenyan experience certificate accepted internationally?
Yes, for most employment purposes. Some regulated professions or immigration applications may require the certificate to be notarised or apostilled for use abroad. Check the requirements of the specific country or institution.