Category: Startups, Business
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Navigating Kenya’s Payment Service Provider (PSP) Licenses: A Guide for Fintech Entrepreneurs
By Meshack Masibo Kenya’s payments industry has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with numerous companies competing to offer innovative payment solutions. However, one of the main challenges in establishing a payment business is obtaining the necessary licensing. Many people may not be aware that there are multiple types…
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What is in the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025?
By Meshack Masibo and Bakhita Murithi It is estimated that more than 4 million Kenyans hold a virtual asset in the form of at least one type of cryptocurrency. However, the growth of Kenya’s digital asset market has been plagued with poor public perception, scams, fraud and the lack of…
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How to get a Sports Betting Licence in Kenya
By Meshack Masibo In recent years, Kenya has emerged as one of the most vibrant and rapidly growing sports betting markets in Africa. Some of the most well-known betting companies operating in Kenya include: Sportpesa, Betika and Shabiki. The industry is very lucrative considering the fact that Kenyans bet an…
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Using Photos in Marketing Campaigns and Data Protection
As Kenya becomes increasingly connected through digital platforms, protecting personal data is more important than ever. Whether shopping online, signing up for services, or even participating in marketing campaigns, people are constantly sharing their data. Unfortunately, many are unaware of how their information is being used, which can lead to…
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What is a Domain Transfer Agreement?
What is your favourite domain name? You may not have thought about it but each of us probably has a favorite website that we frequent almost daily. If you are a functional shopaholic you probably spend black Fridays on jumia.co.ke or if you like airing your opinions you are on…
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How to get Permanent Residence in Kenya
By Meshack Masibo and Joy Kawira Wildlife, hospitality and warm and welcoming people are some of the things that make Kenya one of the top 5 travel destinations in Africa. Additionally, the World Bank has projected an economic growth of 5.2% on average in Kenya in the years 2024-26. This…
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What is an Application Service Provider in Kenya?
By Meshack Masibo and Joy Kawira Whether it’s a company offering a blockchain based communication network or an ERP system for businesses, the need for cutting edge software solutions that help enteprises improve their communication and enteprise management has never been greater. In today’s fast-paced digital environment, Application Service Providers…
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Why NGOs need to register afresh in Kenya
By Ogada Obila and Joy Kawira The Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Act, 2013 officially came into effect on May 14, 2024, repealing the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Coordination Act of 1990. With this change, all previously registered NGOs must now transition to Public Benefit Organizations (PBOs) within a 12-month period to…
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