Category: Startups, Business
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Can an Unregistered Foreign Company Sue in Kenya? Court of Appeal Says Yes
Kenya’s Court of Appeal rules that failing to register locally doesn’t stop a foreign company from suing in Kenyan courts. What Rabobank Foundation v Ava Chem means for cross-border lenders and investors.
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How to Get a Virtual Asset Broker Licence in Kenya
By Team Businesses that facilitate the buying, selling, or trading of virtual assets on behalf of clients—without operating a virtual asset exchange or providing large-scale custody services—must obtain a Virtual Asset Broker Licence under Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026. The broker licence is one of the more accessible…
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How to Get a Virtual Asset Payment Processor (VAPP) Licence in Kenya
By Team Businesses that move value by processing virtual asset payments—settling transactions, converting between virtual assets and fiat, or otherwise facilitating payment flows—fall under the Virtual Asset Payment Processor (VAPP) category of Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026. This is a distinct licence from a Virtual Asset Exchange or…
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How to Get a Virtual Asset Wallet Provider Licence in Kenya
By Team Custodying other people’s crypto is a business built on trust. Under Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026, that trust now comes with a formal licensing regime, substantial capital requirements and detailed custody obligations. Here’s what it takes to become a licensed Virtual Asset Wallet Provider. What a…
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How to Obtain a Virtual Asset Exchange Licence in Kenya
By Team Operating a virtual asset exchange in Kenya is now a licensed and highly regulated activity under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026. Among all Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence categories, the exchange licence is the most demanding. This reflects the central role exchanges play in price…
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CBK’s Proposed Reforms for Non-Deposit-Taking Credit Providers: What Businesses Need to Know
By Sarah Mukeku The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has proposed significant changes to the regulation of non-deposit-taking credit providers through the Draft Central Bank of Kenya (Non-Deposit-Taking Credit Providers) Regulations, 2025. The proposed Regulations seek to repeal the Central Bank of Kenya (Digital Credit Providers) Regulations, 2022, introducing a…
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THE VIRTUAL ASSET SERVICE PROVIDERS REGULATIONS, 2026
Here is the final version of the Regulations.
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What the DTB–Safaricom SIM Swap Judgment Means for Banks, Fintechs, and Telecom Providers
By Meshack Masibo & Sarah Mwende In a landmark decision on SIM swap fraud liability in Kenya, the High Court has held that Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (DTB) and Safaricom PLC were jointly liable for a customer’s loss of Kshs. 4,418,601 following an unauthorized SIM swap and subsequent fraudulent…
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How to get a Courier Hailing Service Provider Licence in Kenya: A Complete Guide
By Meshack Masibo and Sarah Mwende If you are in the delivery business, whether parcels or packages then your industry is undergoing a massive transformation that you need to be wary of. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially introduced a dedicated licensing regime for Courier Hailing Service Providers…
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Kenya Gambling Regulations 2026: The Ultimate Guide to GRA Licensing Requirements
The gazettement of The Gambling Control(Licensing) Regulations marks a massive shift for the East African gaming market. Enacted under the Gambling Control Act, 2025, these new statutory rules completely overhaul how operators, tech vendors, and investors secure compliance. Overseen by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA), the framework transitions…