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Special funds in Kenya are the fastest-growing corner of the collective investment scheme market, now worth over KES 200 billion and rising. This article explains what a special fund actually is, how it differs from an alternative investment fund, and what you should check before you invest. Series note: This is the third and final […]

In brief A crypto licence Kenya businesses once operated without now sits at the centre of the law. For years, the official position on cryptocurrency in Kenya was a warning. The Central Bank cautioned the public, banks closed accounts linked to crypto trading, and the businesses serving one of Africa’s most active crypto markets operated […]

Collective investment schemes in Kenya let ordinary savers pool their money into professionally managed unit trusts, special funds and other vehicles regulated by the Capital Markets Authority. This article, the second in a three-part series, explains exactly who may lawfully operate a collective investment scheme in Kenya, how a unit trust is built, what kinds […]

Series note: This is Article 1 of a three-part series on the history of investment funds and collective investment schemes. Article 1 traces the global history of investment funds and their legal origins. Article 2 turns to the Kenyan context, the Capital Markets Act, the Capital Markets (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2023, the types of […]

How Easy Is It to Set Up a Business in Kenya? What this article covers. How business registration in Kenya works in practice, what it costs, how long it takes, what a foreign investor is allowed to own, the taxes a new business will meet in 2026, and the compliance obligations most new companies discover […]

Overview: Can You Buy Land in Kenya From Abroad? To buy land in Kenya from abroad, you need three things done in the right order: a Kenyan advocate acting for you, a properly executed power of attorney, and your money moving only through a regulated client account. This article covers exactly how, step by step. […]

Kenya FATF grey list status has become one of the most important compliance issues for businesses, financial institutions, investors, and professional advisers. Much of the conversation in Nairobi treats Kenya’s eventual exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as a finish line. It is closer to a gate. Crossing it relieves a […]

Synopsis No foreign national may work in Kenya without a permit or pass. Employees need a Class D work permit (KES 500,000 a year). Investors need Class G (minimum capital USD 100,000). Retirees and people of independent means use Class K. Remote workers now have Class N, the digital nomad permit (USD 1,000 a year). […]

Kenya employer statutory deductions have undergone significant reform as part of the government’s broader strategy to uphold the socio-economic rights guaranteed under Article 43 of the Constitution of Kenya. Through initiatives such as the Housing Levy, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and the revamped National Social Security Fund (NSSF), the government aims to strengthen […]

Buying land in Kenya is one of the most significant investments an individual or business can make. Whether you are purchasing property for residential, commercial, agricultural, or investment purposes, conducting proper due diligence and following the correct legal procedures is essential to avoid fraud and costly disputes. While Article 40 of the Constitution of Kenya […]