The Hidden Enemy: Fraud in Onboarding Process According to recent data from the Central Bank of Kenya, fraud losses in the banking sector alone surged to KSh 1.6 billion in 2024, a massive jump from KSh 412 million the previous year. But this number only scratches the surface. When you factor in the hidden costs like reputational [...]
Background Check Services in Kenya and Why Evidence-Based Hiring Matters Table of Contents The Cost of Hiring Wrong Understanding Background Checks: Beyond the Basics What makes background checks valuable? The Top Five Essential Types of Background Checks That Matter Most Real-World Impact Examples Peleza: Kenya's and Africa Homegrown Solution to Background Checks Implementing Background Checks Navigating [...]
Kenya Data Protection Act Compliance: HR Guide for Background Checks | Peleza Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019) completely reshaped how employers collect, store, and use candidate information. For HR professionals, it marked the shift from casual data handling to legally accountable processing. Every copy of an ID, every background check, every email holding a CV, each [...]
The Cost of a Bad Hire starts with an impressive CV. A charming interview. Confident answers. “They seem perfect.” You take the leap. Then the cracks begin to show. Deadlines missed. Excuses multiply. Your team starts whispering. Your top performers are frustrated, spending hours picking up slack. You’ve already invested weeks in onboarding, training, and orientation [...]
The Role of Background Checks in Kenya Today Background Check services in Kenya business environment is evolving fast. With digital hiring, cross-border trade, and remote work, the need for verified data has never been greater. Organizations now understand that background checks are essential for protecting reputation, ensuring compliance, and making informed decisions. From financial institutions to [...]
