Overview

Name: Preferred Personnel Africa Ltd (PPA)

Industry: Human Resources services, including recruitment, outsourcing, advisory, and training

Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya (Saachi Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Rd)

Contact Email: info@preferredpersonnel.co.ke

Phone: +254 020 215 6074 / 75 / 76

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission: To help clients achieve their goals by placing the right people and providing comprehensive HR support.

Vision: To be a leader in delivering integrated HR solutions across Africa.

Core Values: Excellence, integrity, people-focus, and partnership.

History & Milestones

Founded: July 1995 by Rose Musau in Nairobi.

First major client: CBA (now NCBA) in 1996.

Early outsourcing contracts: Microsoft, EABL, Coca-Cola (around 2003).

Name change: Adopted “Preferred Personnel Africa” in 2007 to reflect regional ambitions.

Relocation: Moved into Saachi Plaza in 2010.

Milestone: Celebrating 30 years of operation by 2025.

Services Offered

Preferred Personnel Africa provides a full suite of HR solutions:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition – Sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and placement of staff across levels.

HR Outsourcing & Administration – Payroll management, compliance, and employee administration.

HR Advisory & Consulting – Policies, organizational design, employee engagement.

Career Guidance & Interview Preparation – Support for candidates on readiness and professional growth.

Learning & Development – Training and e-learning solutions.

Market & Reach

Operates primarily in Kenya, with services extending across the East African region.

Positions itself as a strategic HR partner offering integrated solutions, not just recruitment.

Member of professional and business associations, including regional chambers of commerce.

Size & Reputation

Operates as a limited liability company.

Estimated team size: 11–50 employees.

Recognized as one of Kenya’s longstanding HR and outsourcing firms, with close to three decades of expertise.

Known for building long-term partnerships with both local and international clients.