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Resignation Letter (Kenya, Employment Act 2007)

Resignation letter following the Employment Act's notice requirements, with requests for the certificate of service and final dues.

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Resignation Letter (Kenya, Employment Act 2007) - sample

Alex Morgan
+254 712 345678

Date: 06/10/2026

To
____________

Subject: Resignation

Dear Sir or Madam,

I resign from my position as ____________, held since 06/10/2026. I give you 28 days (monthly pay) notice under section 35 of the Employment Act, 2007, and my last working day will be 06/10/2026.

Please prepare my final dues, including outstanding salary, accrued leave and, where it applies, service pay, and issue my certificate of service under section 51 of the Act.

I will hand over my duties and company property before my last day.

Yours faithfully,


Alex Morgan

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Resignation Letter (Kenya, Employment Act 2007)

Under section 35 of the Employment Act, 2007 notice depends on how wages are paid: 28 days for monthly-paid employees, 7 days for weekly-paid ones, and none beyond a day for daily-paid ones, unless the contract gives more.

When to use it

  • Moving to a new job
  • Relocation, studies or family reasons
  • Retirement
  • Immediate resignation in difficult situations

How to write Resignation Letter (Kenya, Employment Act 2007)

  1. Name the position you are resigning from and say clearly that you are resigning.
  2. Give your notice period and your last working day.
  3. Offer to hand over your work and return company property, and thank your employer.
  4. Keep it short and polite, sign it, and keep a copy acknowledged by your manager or HR.

Attach with it

  • Handover note
  • Return list of company property

Common mistakes

  • Criticising the employer in the letter
  • Forgetting the last working day
  • Not keeping an acknowledged copy

Options you can choose

Tone and salutation, validity statement, ID-copies note, witness boxes, execution note (notary / stamp paper / oath), QR or reference box, four layouts and - in any language except English - a side-by-side English copy.

How to write a Resignation Letter (Kenya, Employment Act 2007)

  1. Fill in the form: Your full name, Employer / HR, Job title, Date of joining, Notice given, Last working day.
  2. Add your letterhead, logo, footer or watermark if you like.
  3. Download a print-ready PDF - or send it for e-signature.

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FAQ

How much notice should I give?

Follow the notice period in your contract, commonly 30 days or 60 days. If you want to leave earlier, ask for a buy-out or early release in writing.

What should a resignation letter include?

Your position, a clear statement that you are resigning, your last working day, an offer to hand over, and thanks. Keep reasons short and neutral.

Should I e-mail or hand over a printed letter?

Both: a signed printout is the record, and an e-mail copy shows the date. Ask HR to acknowledge receipt.

Is this Resignation Letter (Kenya, Employment Act 2007) template free?

Yes. You can fill it in online and download it as a PDF for free, without installing anything.

Can I change the wording?

Yes. Every sentence of the document can be edited on the page before you download it.

This is a general template, not legal advice. Check any requirements that apply in your country or organisation.

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