Benjamin also scored a century on first-class debut for Warwickshire but had limited opportunities in the longer format, making 10 appearances for the county and averaging 22.23.

"We're delighted to have attracted a player of Chris' talent to Kent on a long-term contract," Kent's director of cricket, Simon Cook, said. "He is still a young player with a lot of potential to improve further, and we're pleased to Kent to be the place for him to do so."

Although Benjamin was born in South Africa, he is a British passport holder through his father and has played in the UK since moving to study in 2018.

"I'm excited to be joining Kent and having the opportunity to play regularly across multiple formats," Benjamin said. "There is a young squad here that will only improve over time, and there's a clear plan for Kent to return to the highs of their recent successes in the future. It's an exciting project to be a part of."

Kent were relegated in the County Championship earlier this month, ultimately ending up bottom of Division One. They also finished last in the South Group of the Vitality Blast and seventh in Group A of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.