Practical legal guidance, regulatory updates and thought leadership from the OLM Law Advocates LLP team — keeping you informed on matters that affect your 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.
Read the Guide →Concise answers to a hundred of the questions clients most frequently ask — from company registration timelines to the enforcement of foreign judgments.
Browse the FAQ →Investor guides, employment handbooks, sector year-in-review documents and compliance checklists, available for download.
Download Resources →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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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.
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Key legal considerations for buyers and sellers in Kenyan M&A transactions, from regulatory approvals to warranty structuring.
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Understanding the procedural and substantive requirements for lawful redundancy, from consultation to terminal benefits.
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A step-by-step overview of registering a trademark with KEIPO, including classes of goods, opposition proceedings and renewal.
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What every buyer needs to verify before committing to a property transaction in Kenya, including cautions, encumbrances and genuine titles.
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Navigating the DCI and Immigration Department processes for work authorisation, including recent policy changes affecting foreign nationals.
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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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Since 1 July 2025 public procurement runs on the mandatory e-GP system — the law, AGPO, registration and administrative review.
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Restructuring, redundancy, varying terms, business transfers and settlements — the lawful routes for changing a workforce in Kenya.
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21 frequently asked questions on court processes, arbitration, injunctions and enforcement of judgments in Kenya.
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13 frequently asked questions on company incorporation, governance structures and regulatory compliance in Kenya.
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15 frequently asked questions on land buying, title searches, due diligence and property transactions in Kenya.
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Buying off-plan in Kenya — how it works, the risks, developer due diligence, payment protection and sectional titles.
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23 frequently asked questions on trade marks and IP enforcement across Kenya.
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14 frequently asked questions on work permits, residence permits, EAC nationals and immigration compliance.
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