For businesses and professionals seeking to establish a presence in Kenya, navigating immigration requirements can be a demanding legal and administrative exercise. Work, investor and other permits are important considerations for foreign nationals intending to reside or work in the country, and the process benefits from informed legal guidance. An experienced immigration law firm can...
Kenyan businesses planning to enter the capital markets have more to consider than simply raising funds. They need to operate within the applicable legal and regulatory framework while maintaining sound corporate structures, proper documentation, and responsible decision-making. Strong corporate governance therefore becomes an important part of capital market readiness. This is where Capital Market Financial...
Kenya’s regulatory and policy landscape continues to evolve across key areas of the economy. This article brings together four notable 2026 developments covering State corporation leadership, energy policy, the Sotik Special Economic Zone, and air passenger service charge administration. State Corporations Bill Proposes Six-Year Cap on CEO Tenure The State Corporations (Amendment) Bill, 2026, published...
As Kenya becomes increasingly attractive to foreign investors and lenders, cross-border finance and commercial transactions are becoming increasingly common. However, when overseas clients enter into agreements governed by Kenyan law, they often need a reliable local representative to receive legal documents if required. This is where the role of a process service agency becomes crucial....
Your business has finally reached the stage where investors are showing interest. Financial performance is strong, growth strategies are in place, and you are ready to secure funding. Then comes a critical question: Is your business legally and structurally prepared for investment? This is where working with an experienced equity capital markets lawyer can be...
Overview Executive summary Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026 (the Regulations) were gazetted as Legal Notice No. 134, published in Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 185 of 22 July 2026, and made by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury on 3 July 2026 under section 49 of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025...
As businesses grow, opportunities often arise to merge with another company, acquire an existing business, or bring in strategic investors to support long-term expansion. Although such deals can create great value for the business, they require careful consideration on both the legal and business fronts. That is why many organisations operating in Kenya seek professional...
Commercial property development no longer has to be undertaken alone. Many of Kenya’s most successful commercial property developments are built on strategic partnerships rather than individual investors. Across Kenya, investors, developers, and landowners are coming together more often to develop bigger commercial property ventures through real estate joint ventures. As this trend continues to grow,...
Kenya Proposes Major Overhaul of Microfinance Bank Regulation The Microfinance Bill, 2026, published on 10 March 2026, proposes to repeal and replace the Microfinance Act, 2006. If passed, it would significantly change how microfinance banks are regulated in Kenya. The Bill would move microfinance banks closer to the regulatory standards that apply to commercial banks....
Overview Executive summary The Finance Act, 2026 (the Act) was passed by the National Assembly on 18th June 2026 and has been assented to by the President. Following our earlier alert on the Finance Bill, 2026 (the Bill), this follow-up sets out what changed between the Bill and the enacted law, the implications for businesses,...
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