Personal Safety · Guide

Hiring a House Help or Caretaker Safely

Check references, ID and a trial period, set clear rules and protect valuables: a fair, practical approach to hiring household staff in Kenya.

The safest home is the one where the plan works even when you are not there.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Check references and ID.
  • Written agreement and trial period.
  • Keep valuables in a safe.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Best prices in stock today03. Why buy from Qyvea04. FAQ
Hiring a House Help or Caretaker Safely
Quick answer

Ask for references and an ID copy, call previous employers, use a short trial period and agree duties in writing. Keep valuables and documents in a safe, and treat staff fairly: good conditions and clear rules reduce problems on both sides.

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Key takeaways

  • Check references and ID.
  • Written agreement and trial period.
  • Keep valuables in a safe.
  • Fair treatment reduces risk.

01What to look for before you buy

  1. 01
    Get referencesCall previous employers.
  2. 02
    Check IDCopy and verify details.
  3. 03
    Agree duties in writingPay, days off, rules.
  4. 04
    Start with a trialA month before committing.
  5. 05
    Protect valuablesSafe for jewellery, cash and documents.

02Best prices in stock today

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03Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

04Frequently asked questions

Is it fair to install cameras at home?

Cameras are common in common areas; tell staff about them and never record in private spaces.

What about children?

Meet the person with the child, check references and make unannounced calls.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

Your next step takes one minute: send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs.

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