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• Establishing a Business Entity in Kenya

  [co-author: Mourice Okon] a) Types of business entities in Kenya - Kenya has 5 main types of business entities that is, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, companies, non-governmental organizations and trusts. A highlight of the main types of business associations is provided below.

• Tax Alert Finance Bill 2023 - May 2023

  The financial landscape is ever￾evolving and governments constantly adapt their tax policies to meet changing economic realities and fiscal priorities. The Kenyan government is no different and it is in this context that the Finance Bill 2023 (the Bill) was tabled before parliament. The Bill proposes to introduce several changes to tax legislation that will significantly impact businesses and individuals. Please see full Publication below for more information.

• Buying and Selling Real Estate in Kenya

  KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER KENYAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. The transaction usually begins with a letter of offer from the seller setting out the purchase price, completion period, description and details of property and any other salient terms of the intended purchase. The purchaser is given a time within which he may or may not accept the offer. Issuance of letters of offer is not mandatory, however if the letter of offer and acceptance is made it may be deemed to be a contract. Please see full Chapter below for more information.

• Proposed Employee Right to Disconnect

  Right to disconnect – Employment (Amendment) Bill, 2021 - The Senate’s Employment (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (the Amendment Bill) is set for its third reading in Parliament. It seeks to amend the Employment Act by providing employees with the right to disconnect from employers outside agreed working hours. Please see full Publication below for more information.

• Employee Resignation

  Resignation is one of the various ways recognised in the Kenyan labour laws by which an employment contract can come to an end. Please see full Publication below for more information.

• A Snapshot of Recent Changes in Kenya’s Labour Laws

  The laws governing the employment relationship are constantly evolving to meet the demands and changes in the employment space and society in general. Below is a snapshot of some of the changes/developments that have taken place in the last two years. Please see full Publication below for more information.

• Recent developments in relation to land transactions and dealings

  The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 put into motion a series of changes to land laws in Kenya. The enactment of the Land Act, 2012 and Land Registration Act, 2012 (together the Land Acts) led to the repeal of the existing land laws and introduced the requirement of geo-referencing cadastral maps for land registration units.

• The way we do business is changing

  In today's environment, where change and uncertainty seem to be the only constants, more and more investors are taking a long-term view. 

• 2021 Venture Capital Guide - Kenya

  World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Venture Capital Guide that covers more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on Venture Capital deals (and more!).

• Highlights of Business Laws (Amendment) (No.2) Act, 2021: Part 1

  Introduction - The Business Laws (Amendment) (No.2) Act of 2021 (the Act) came into force on 31 March 2021 seeking to facilitate ease of doing business in Kenya.

Featured documents

• Global Hail: Kenya

  Kericho, Kenya is said to be the most hail-prone place in the world and has up to fifty days of hail each year. Kericho is close to the equator and at an elevation of 7,200 feet, which contributes to it being a hot spot for hail. Other areas of the country have experienced a few notable hailstorms...

• Highlights of the amendments to the Companies Act, 2015 by the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act 2019

  The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act 2019 came into force on 23 July 2019. It has made a number of amendments to several laws....

• Key highlights of the occupational safety and health post-COVID-19 return to work advisory – what you must know and comply with as an employer

  Kenya, like other countries globally, is now prioritising the revival of its economy, which has taken a massive hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To guide the safe re-opening of workspaces, the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (the Directorate) published the Occupational...

• Highlights of Business Laws (Amendment) (No.2) Act, 2021: Part 1

  Introduction - The Business Laws (Amendment) (No.2) Act of 2021 (the Act) came into force on 31 March 2021 seeking to facilitate ease of doing business in Kenya....

• AFRICA - A Legal Guide for Business Investment and Expansion: Kenya

  1. What role does the government of Kenya play in approving and regulating foreign direct investment? There is no regulation on foreign direct investment in Kenya except in specific sectors where state corporations have a monopoly (such as firearms, currency printing and port infrastructure)....

• The Interest Rate Cap: Where we are

  On Tuesday 5 November 2019, the National Assembly will vote to either retain or remove the interest rate cap that has regulated interest rates on lending in Kenya since the enactment of the Banking (Amendment) Act, 2016....

• Tourism in the new dynamic – Kenya’s path to revival: Updates from the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife (Part 1)

  Whilst it may still be too early to tell, Africa’s response to COVID-19 was quicker and more comprehensive than any other region globally, and Kenya, in particular, has received praise for its timely response to the pandemic. As COVID-19 spreads, Kenya, like the majority of African countries, now...

• 2021 Venture Capital Guide - Kenya

  World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Venture Capital Guide that covers more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on Venture Capital deals (and more!)....

• Second term for Uhuru Kenyatta begins with work clearly cut out

  Kenya’s 2017 General Elections have been one of the most anticipated and closely monitored. For the first time, the sitting president, Uhuru Kenyatta was working to defend his position against a united opposition. Close to 5000 election observers from the EU, the Carter Foundation led by former US...

• New law – the Data Protection Act

  After a series of false starts, Kenya has finally enacted a fully-fledged data privacy and protection law, the Data Protection Act of 2019 (the DPA). ...