Hire Remote Technical Writer in Kenya.
University-educated, English-speaking technical writers integrated into your UK team. Available in 7 days.
developer-facing API docs, end-user help centre content, internal SOPs, and changelog management across product releases
Includes office, equipment & compliance
Why hire a Technical Writer now
You have outdated API docs and your engineers are spending time writing instead of building
You need release notes, user guides, and help centre articles maintained on every sprint cycle
You want technical documentation that matches your product's quality standards
Day One Ready Skills
Hard skills assessed via practical tasks. Software proficiency confirmed against your stack.
Why Hire From Kenya?
Technical Training
Kenya's universities produce BSc and BEng graduates with strong technical foundations. Our engineers are trained on the same tools and standards used in UK firms.
English First Language
English is the official language of business and instruction in Kenya. Your hire communicates fluently with your internal team and clients.
GMT+3 Timezone
Kenya is GMT+3 — strong overlap with UK working hours from day one.
Meet Your Next Hire
“"Good docs reduce support tickets. I write for the developer who is stuck at midnight and needs a clear answer."”
Vincent L.
Technical Writer
Education
BA English, University of Nairobi
Certification
Certified Technical Communicator
Experience
4 years writing API docs for a Nairobi fintech
How we vet
Watch a candidate get built.
Every candidate earns their place line-by-line. Here's what assembles over the five stages before they reach your inbox.
Jane M.
Senior Accountant · Nairobi
- Application screening
- ACCA / CPA(K)
University of Nairobi · verified
- Stage 01
Application screening
CV and qualification check against role-specific requirements.
+ ACCA / CPA(K) - Stage 02
Technical assessment
write API documentation for a sample REST endpoint with request/response examples
+ Technical score · 94 / 100 - Stage 03
Video interview
Communication, UK cultural context, professional presentation.
+ English · C1+ - Stage 04
Reference checks
Direct employer verification of tenure, role, and performance.
+ Reference · Barclays Kenya - Stage 05
Compliance
Right-to-work, DPA training, biometric access, clean-desk sign-off.
+ DPA 2019 · DCI · RTW
98% of applicants are rejected before placement.
You only meet candidates who've cleared every gate.
Economics
UK loaded cost vs Treba.
Fully loaded comparison — Treba cost includes salary, Nairobi office, equipment, IT infrastructure, and full compliance. No hidden fees.
Remote from Nairobi
Technical Writer
Pre-vetted · Interview in 48hrs · Start in 7 days
UK Cost
£54,516
Treba Cost
£13,200/yr
You Save
£41,316/yr
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