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Doing Business in Kenya

A long-form pillar guide covering company formation, foreign investment, tax, employment, real estate, banking, IP, data protection and exit options for businesses entering Kenya.

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Concise answers to a hundred of the questions clients most frequently ask — from company registration timelines to the enforcement of foreign judgments.

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Understanding Kenya’s Data Protection Act: Obligations for Businesses

The Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 imposes significant obligations on organisations that collect, process or store personal data. Our team breaks down what compliance requires for your business.

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Data protection and cybersecurity law in Kenya
Pillar Guide

Doing Business in Kenya
A 2026 Legal & Regulatory Guide

A comprehensive, long-form guide for investors, founders and in-house counsel on company formation, foreign investment, tax, employment & immigration, real estate, banking, IP, data protection and exit options. Updated May 2026.

  • ✓ Company Formation
  • ✓ Tax & KRA
  • ✓ Foreign Investment
  • ✓ Employment Law
  • ✓ Work Permits
  • ✓ Data Protection
  • ✓ Real Estate & Land
  • ✓ Exit & Dispute Resolution
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Mergers and acquisitions legal services in Kenya
Corporate Law

Mergers & Acquisitions in Kenya: A Practical Due Diligence Guide

Key legal considerations for buyers and sellers in Kenyan M&A transactions, from regulatory approvals to warranty structuring.

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Redundancy and employment law guidance in Kenya
Employment

Redundancy in Kenya: Employer Obligations Under the Employment Act

Understanding the procedural and substantive requirements for lawful redundancy, from consultation to terminal benefits.

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Trademark registration services in Kenya
IP & Technology

Trademark Registration in Kenya: Process, Timelines & Common Pitfalls

A step-by-step overview of registering a trademark with KEIPO, including classes of goods, opposition proceedings and renewal.

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Land buying, title search and transfer in Kenya
Real Estate

Land Buying in Kenya: Title Search, Due Diligence & Transfer Process

What every buyer needs to verify before committing to a property transaction in Kenya, including cautions, encumbrances and genuine titles.

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Kenya work permit guide
Immigration

Kenya Work Permit Guide: Class G, Special Passes & EAC Nationals

Navigating the DCI and Immigration Department processes for work authorisation, including recent policy changes affecting foreign nationals.

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Enforcing foreign judgments in Kenya
Litigation

Enforcing Foreign Judgments in Kenya: Registration & Reciprocal Enforcement

A practical guide to the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act, Cap. 43, and the courts’ approach to recognition of international awards.

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Public procurement and government contracts law in Kenya
Corporate Law

Navigating the New Public Procurement Regulations in Kenya

Since 1 July 2025 public procurement runs on the mandatory e-GP system — the law, AGPO, registration and administrative review.

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Workforce transitions and corporate restructuring in Kenya
Employment

Employment Law: Managing Workforce Transitions in Kenya

Restructuring, redundancy, varying terms, business transfers and settlements — the lawful routes for changing a workforce in Kenya.

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Litigation and dispute resolution FAQs Kenya
LITIGATION

FAQ: Litigation and Arbitration in Kenya — Dispute Resolution Guide

21 frequently asked questions on court processes, arbitration, injunctions and enforcement of judgments in Kenya.

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Company registration and business incorporation FAQs Kenya
CORPORATE LAW

FAQ: Company Registration in Kenya — Business Setup Guide

13 frequently asked questions on company incorporation, governance structures and regulatory compliance in Kenya.

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Property law and land buying FAQs Kenya
REAL ESTATE

FAQ: Property Law in Kenya — Buying Property and Land Guide

15 frequently asked questions on land buying, title searches, due diligence and property transactions in Kenya.

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Off-plan property buyer guide Kenya
Real Estate

FAQ: Off-Plan Property in Kenya — Buyer Guide

Buying off-plan in Kenya — how it works, the risks, developer due diligence, payment protection and sectional titles.

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Intellectual property law FAQs Kenya
IP & TECHNOLOGY

FAQ: Intellectual Property Lawyers in Kenya — Trademark & IP Guide

23 frequently asked questions on trade marks and IP enforcement across Kenya.

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Work permit and immigration FAQs Kenya
IMMIGRATION

FAQ: Work Permit in Kenya — Immigration and Visa Guide

14 frequently asked questions on work permits, residence permits, EAC nationals and immigration compliance.

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