Top 10 Global Companies Actively Hiring Virtual Assistants in Kenya Right Now

We track virtual assistant postings daily. These ten companies are actively hiring Kenya-based VAs this month, and several hire entry-level candidates.

The list

1. Time etc — entry-friendly, hourly pay, US/UK clients
2. Boldly — premium positions, requires 5+ years experience
3. Belay — US-only client base, strong onboarding
4. Wishup — hires across Africa, weekly pay
5. MySigrid — specialist VAs, higher rates
6. Fancy Hands — micro-tasks, good side income
7. Upwork agencies — variable, but fastest to start
8. Education-sector admin VAs — term-time scheduling, inbox, and parent communication
9. Property management VAs (US REAs) — consistently hiring
10. E-commerce store VAs (Shopify) — the bulk of current demand

What actually gets responses

• A short video intro (60 seconds) beats a long cover letter
• List your specific tools (Asana, Slack, Shopify) rather than generic skills
• Apply within 48 hours of a posting going live

Pay expectations

Entry-level Kenyan VA roles typically range $4–$8/hour; specialist VAs (bookkeeping, social ads) command $10–$20/hour.