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A professional identity
A membership record, a code of conduct and a certification path that employers can verify.
Membership
A place to belong, and a fund to grow.
Membership connects you to a professional community, a certification route and a member-owned Sacco; one relationship that covers both the work and the life around it.
Association + Sacco · Since 2017Who it is for
Two doors, one community.
Membership is for the people doing the work. Employers and partners join the standard by hiring through DPAK.
I'm a domestic professional
Training, certification and a peer network
I'm an employer
Hire a vetted, certified professional
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Training that fits
In-home and group CPD sessions built around the realities of domestic work.
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A peer network
Chapters where members meet, share opportunities and advocate together.
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Rights & protection
Model contracts, Know Your Rights sessions and a route to support when something goes wrong.
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Financial inclusion
Access to DPAK Sacco savings, affordable credit and financial education.
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A voice
Representation in the policy conversations that decide how domestic work is treated.
Pillar 02
The Sacco that belongs to its members.
DPAK Sacco was launched in 2022 because domestic workers were locked out of conventional finance: no payslips, no collateral, no institution built around their reality.
Explore DPAK Sacco-
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SaveBuild a savings habit with regular contributions that fit an irregular income.
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BorrowAccess affordable credit as your savings record grows.
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LearnFinancial literacy sessions on budgeting, debt and planning ahead.
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OwnOne member, one vote. The Sacco answers to the people it serves.
DPAK Sacco is a member-owned cooperative regulated by the Ministry of Cooperatives. Savings and credit terms are governed by the Sacco's by-laws.
Apply
Three steps to belong.
This short application takes a minute. It goes directly to our membership team; your details are not shared with anyone else.
Membership application
Let's find your route in.
Tell us your trade and how to reach you. A membership officer will confirm the current fee schedule, induction dates and the next training cohort.
Step 1 of 3
- You choose how to send it, by email or WhatsApp
- No payment is collected on this site
- Your details are not saved or shared
Which best describes your trade?
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For employers
Every DPAK professional is vetted, trained and bound by a code of conduct. Tell us the role; we will match you with someone who meets the standard.
Questions
Before you join.
If your question is not here, call or WhatsApp +254 798 108 195.
Who can join DPAK?
Domestic professionals working in Kenyan homes, nannies, housekeepers, cooks, caregivers and gardeners. If your work happens in a home, there is a route for you.
Do I need qualifications to start?
No. Recognition of prior learning means your experience counts. We assess what you can do and place you on the right training step.
What does certification involve?
Identity and reference checks, a practical assessment in your trade, child protection and first aid, and a signed code of conduct. Certification is renewed through continuing professional development.
Is DPAK Sacco a bank?
No. DPAK Sacco is a member-owned savings and credit cooperative regulated by the Ministry of Cooperatives. Savings and credit are governed by the Sacco's by-laws, not by commercial banking rules.
How much does membership cost?
Membership and Sacco contributions are set by the Association and the Sacco by-laws. A membership officer will talk you through the current schedule before you commit, so there are no surprises.
How do employers hire through DPAK?
Send us the role and your requirements. We match you with vetted, certified professionals and support a clear written contract from the start.
Where does DPAK operate?
We are Nairobi-based, with chapters convening members across Kenya. If you are outside the city, contact us and we will point you to the nearest chapter or training cohort.
Your move
Your next chapter starts here.
Apply online in three steps, or talk to a membership officer first. Both routes start the same conversation.