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Kenya's Trusted Outsourcing Platform

Find vetted talent for your home, office or institution — fast.

Outsource Center 254 connects households, businesses and institutions across Nairobi, Kenya and East Africa with a pool of qualified, background-checked professionals ready to work.

3,200+Vetted professionals
850+Organizations served
25+Locations covered
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ID & Background CheckedEvery provider is verified
4.8 / 5Average client rating

Trusted by organizations across sectors

Hospitality Groups Property Managers Healthcare Facilities Corporate Offices Schools & Colleges NGOs & Agencies
Service Categories

Outsourcing services available on the platform

From daily household support to specialised technical work, browse vetted professionals across ten core categories.

Domestic & Household Staff

Housekeepers, nannies, cooks and gardeners for your home.

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Security Services

Guards, patrol officers and close-protection personnel.

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Cleaning & Facility Management

Office cleaners, fumigation crews and janitorial teams.

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Skilled Trades

Electricians, plumbers, carpenters and masons.

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Administrative & Clerical

Receptionists, data-entry clerks and virtual assistants.

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IT & Technical Support

Help-desk agents, network techs and field engineers.

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Healthcare & Caregiving

Nurses, caregivers and elderly companion support.

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Hospitality & Events

Waitstaff, chefs, ushers and event-day crews.

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Logistics & Transport

Drivers, riders and moving crews for goods or people.

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Landscaping & Groundskeeping

Gardeners and groundskeepers for compounds and estates.

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Real Estate & Compound Care

Caretakers, watchmen and property maintenance staff.

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More Categories

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Who We Serve

Built for every type of organization

Whether you're a household or a large institution, Outsource Center 254 tailors staffing to your scale and sector.

Residential Homes & Families

Households across Nairobi hiring domestic and compound staff.

Corporate Offices & Enterprises

SMEs and large firms outsourcing support functions.

Hotels, Lodges & Hospitality

Front-of-house, kitchen and housekeeping teams on demand.

Healthcare Facilities & Clinics

Nursing, caregiving and support staff for care providers.

Schools & Educational Institutions

Support staff, groundskeepers and facility teams for campuses.

Real Estate & Property Managers

Caretakers and maintenance crews across managed properties.

Manufacturing & Industrial Plants

Cleaning, security and general labour for production sites.

NGOs, Government & Agencies

Programme, field and office support for development work.

Simple Process

Get matched in four steps

A clear, ordered process from request to onboarding — built for speed without cutting corners on vetting.

Tell us your need

Share the role, location and schedule — a nanny in Kilimani or a security team in Mombasa.

We match vetted talent

Our team shortlists pre-verified professionals that fit your requirements and budget.

Interview & confirm

Review profiles, interview candidates and confirm the professional you'd like to engage.

Onboard & manage

We help with contracts, and support you through the placement guarantee period.

Coverage

Where Outsource Center 254 operates

Centred in Nairobi, with reach across Kenya and an expanding footprint in East Africa.

Nairobi Neighborhoods

WestlandsKarenKilimani RundaLavingtonKileleshwa CBDSouth B & CEmbakasiLangata

Major Kenyan Towns

MombasaNakuruKisumu EldoretThikaNyeriMachakos

East Africa

Kampala, UgandaDar es Salaam, TanzaniaKigali, Rwanda
Available Talent

Meet a few of our vetted professionals

Every profile shown has passed identity, background and skills verification. Profiles below are illustrative of talent available on the platform.

Wanjiru K., smiling professional house manager based in Westlands, Nairobi Verified

Wanjiru K.

House Manager & Domestic Staff Lead

Westlands, Nairobi 4.9
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Otieno O., certified electrician available for placements in Nairobi Verified

Otieno O.

Certified Electrician & Technician

Kasarani, Nairobi 4.8
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Achieng O., registered nurse and caregiver serving Nairobi households Verified

Achieng O.

Registered Nurse & Caregiver

Kilimani, Nairobi 5.0
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Kamau M., licensed security officer available for corporate and residential placements Verified

Kamau M.

Licensed Security Officer

Industrial Area, Nairobi 4.7
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Nyambura N., professional housekeeper serving homes across Nairobi Verified

Nyambura N.

Professional Housekeeper

Karen, Nairobi 4.9
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Njoroge K., certified driver and logistics professional based in Nairobi Verified

Njoroge K.

Certified Driver & Logistics

South B, Nairobi 4.8
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Akinyi O., events and hospitality staff coordinator for functions across Nairobi Verified

Akinyi O.

Events & Hospitality Staff

Lavington, Nairobi 4.9
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Barasa W., gardener and groundskeeper serving residential compounds in Nairobi Verified

Barasa W.

Gardener & Landscaper

Runda, Nairobi 4.7
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Why Outsource Center 254

Vetting you and your household can trust

Every professional listed goes through a documented review before they can accept a placement.

ID & background verification

National ID, references and a background check on every profile.

Skills & certification review

Trade certificates and practical assessments where relevant.

Replacement guarantee

A no-fee re-match window if a placement isn't the right fit.

Dedicated account support

A single coordinator for institutions managing multiple staff.

3,200+Vetted professionals
850+Organizations served
96%Placement satisfaction
48hrsAverage match time
Client Stories

What organizations say about us

A few notes from clients who have placed staff through the platform.

We needed housekeeping and security cover for a 40-unit apartment block within a week. Outsource Center 254 delivered vetted staff and handled all the paperwork.

Portrait of Faith M., property manager Faith M.Property Manager, Kilimani

Our hotel scales staffing up and down with occupancy. Having a pool of pre-vetted hospitality workers we can call on has cut our hiring time dramatically.

Portrait of Dennis O., hotel operations manager Dennis O.Operations Manager, Coastal Hotel Group

As a household, background checks matter most to us. The platform made verification transparent and the nanny we hired has been wonderful.

Portrait of Christine A., Nairobi homeowner Christine A.Homeowner, Runda
For Organizations

Looking to hire?

Post your staffing request and get matched with vetted professionals within 48 hours.

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For Professionals

Looking for work?

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Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before posting a request or joining as a professional.

What is Outsource Center 254?
Outsource Center 254 is a Kenyan platform that connects households, offices, hotels, hospitals and institutions in Nairobi, Kenya and East Africa with a pool of vetted, qualified professionals and service providers across categories such as domestic staffing, security, cleaning, skilled trades and more.
How are professionals on the platform vetted?
Every listed professional goes through identity verification, background and reference checks, a skills assessment and, where applicable, certification review before being approved to appear on the platform.
Which locations does Outsource Center 254 cover?
We cover Nairobi and its surrounding neighborhoods, major towns across Kenya including Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu and Eldoret, and are expanding into East African cities such as Kampala, Dar es Salaam and Kigali.
Can businesses hire multiple professionals at once?
Yes. Organizations such as hotels, hospitals, schools and property managers can request bulk placements and ongoing staffing support through a dedicated account coordinator.
Is there a guarantee if a placement doesn't work out?
Outsource Center 254 offers a replacement window on new placements, and clients can request a re-match at no extra platform fee within the agreed guarantee period.
How do service providers join the platform?
Professionals register, submit identification and references, complete a skills and background review, then create a public profile that clients can browse and contact once approved.
Get In Touch

Tell us what you need

Whether you're hiring or looking for work, our team responds within one business day.

Head OfficeWestlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone0722 466 091
Emailinfo@outsource.co.ke
HoursMon – Sat, 8:00am – 6:00pm EAT
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