Trademarks registration protects the proprietor’s brand and prevents other businesses from taking advantage of the company by using a similar name, sign or mark. Introduction: What is Trademark? A distinctive identity sign that a company associates with goods or services it provides or offers. Registrable trademarks include any distinctive word, [...]
Have you borrowed a loan before and wondered whether the interest charged on the amount was legal? This article will offer some guidance on the In duplum rule and its implications on the payment of loans in the Kenyan jurisdiction. Legal Framework governing the In duplum rule The introduction of [...]
Introduction Share buyback is when a company buys its own shares from shareholders or investors. This has several advantages to a Company that is a going concern. For companies seeking to purchase their own shares the main question may be what is the legal framework on share buy backs in [...]
Legal Requirements, Registration Process & Benefits Kenya offers a strong legal framework for individuals, families, and organizations seeking to create charitable trusts for public benefit. Whether your goal is philanthropy, community development, education, healthcare, or humanitarian work, establishing a charitable trust is one of the most effective and legally recognized structures. [...]
Kenya is one of East Africa’s leading business hubs, attracting foreign companies, investors, and international organizations operating in sectors such as infrastructure, trade, technology, and energy. However, many foreign companies face challenges such as unpaid invoices, breach of contracts, delayed payments, and debt defaults when dealing with Kenyan clients or partners. Understanding debt recovery in [...]
Foreign nationals who intend to work, invest, start a business, or buy property in Kenya are required to obtain a Kenya Revenue Authority Personal Identification Number (KRA PIN). This unique tax identification number is essential for tax compliance in Kenya, business registration, and financial transactions. For expatriates, foreign investors, international employees, and global entrepreneurs, obtaining [...]
Companies change over time. As a business grows, shareholders may appoint new directors, accept resignations, remove directors, or restructure the board to support expansion, investor entry, or improved corporate governance. In Kenya, changing company directors is a formal legal process governed by the Companies Act, 2015 and administered through the Business Registration Service (BRS) via the eCitizen [...]
Learn how to set up a foreign branch in Kenya, including registration requirements, tax obligations, licensing, immigration compliance, and ongoing corporate governance requirements for international businesses. Everything International Businesses Need to Know About Foreign Branch Registration, Compliance, Taxation, and Market Entry in Kenya Kenya has firmly established itself as one [...]
We are honored to celebrate our Founder, James Anyanzwa, for being recognized among the Leading External Practitioners in the Litigation Practitioners Category and as an Overall Honoree in the Top 100 External Practitioners – Kenya 2026. This prestigious recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, strategic legal representation, and [...]
The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning issued a notice informing the public of the conversion of long-term leases that do not conform with section 54(5) of the Land Registration Act, 2012 (the “LRA”) and Section 13 of the Sectional Properties Act, 2020. The announcement indicated the government’s intention to [...]