For SMEs

HR and payroll for small businesses in Kenya

Cazini gives a growing business the HR department it does not have yet. Hire with free job posts and AI screening, manage leave and rosters, and run Kenya-compliant payroll with salaries paid to M-Pesa and bank - all in one place.

Run it from the web, or from the WhatsApp you already use every day.

  • Free job posting
  • Leave, rosters and records
  • PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy
  • Payouts to M-Pesa and bank

Everything a small team needs

Hire

Post unlimited jobs free, screen applicants with AI, and verify your pick with background checks.

Manage

Employee records, an org chart, leave with supporting documents, duty rosters with shift swaps, and performance reviews.

Pay

Statutory deductions calculated for you, payslips and P9 forms generated, and salaries paid straight to M-Pesa and bank accounts.

Run it from WhatsApp

Approve leave, check on candidates and get a daily digest by chatting with the Cazini assistant. Your team uses the same number for payslips and leave.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cazini suitable for a small business?+

Yes. Cazini is built for teams that do not have a full HR department: one platform covers hiring, employee records, leave, rosters, payroll and salary payments, and you can start for free.

Can a small business in Kenya run payroll on Cazini?+

Yes. Cazini calculates PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Affordable Housing Levy, produces payslips and P9 forms, and pays salaries to M-Pesa and bank accounts.

Do my employees need to install an app?+

No. Employees can use the Cazini web portal or simply chat with the Cazini WhatsApp assistant to check payslips, request leave and swap shifts.

How much does Cazini cost for a small business?+

Job posting is free with no card required. Paid plans add the full hiring funnel, employee management and payroll; see the pricing page for current plans.

Can I manage my business from my phone?+

Yes. Owners and managers can ask the WhatsApp assistant about candidates and employees and approve leave or shift swaps with a tap. Money never moves over WhatsApp - payouts are confirmed on the web.

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