At Masibo Law LLP, we bridge the gap between traditional legal frameworks and the evolving digital economy. We provide specialized legal services across the most innovative sectors in Africa. We are uniquely positioned to handle your most complex regulatory hurdles.
1. Fintech & Digital Finance
We navigate the rigorous regulatory landscape of the Kenyan financial sector, ensuring your platform remains compliant while scaling.
- Licensing & Compliance: Specialized support for Payment Service Providers (PSPs), mobile money operators, and Digital Credit Providers (DCPs) seeking CBK authorization.
- Virtual Assets: Comprehensive advisory on cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) licensing.
- Fintech Infrastructure: Drafting robust agreements for payment gateways, digital wallets, and financial technology integrations.
2. Digital Mobility & Logistics
As the gig economy expands, we provide the legal infrastructure for platforms that move people and goods.
- TNO Licensing: Expert guidance on obtaining Transport Network Operator (TNO) licenses from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring digital taxi apps and e-hailing platforms comply with the Transport Network Companies (TNC) Regulations.
- Operating Agreements: Drafting driver-partner contracts, terms of service, and safety policies tailored to the Kenyan logistics landscape.
3. Corporate Law & Equity Management
We provide the structural backbone for business growth, ensuring all equity changes are legally sound and tax-efficient.
- Share Transfers & Allotments: End-to-end management of share transfers, transmissions, and new share allotments via the Business Registration Service (BRS).
- Equity Tax Advisory: Strategic guidance on Stamp Duty assessments and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) obligations to ensure full compliance with KRA requirements.
- Shareholder Governance: Drafting and amending Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA), Articles of Association, and managing corporate secretarial filings.
4. Software, SaaS & HaaS Providers
We protect the “brain” of your business—your code and proprietary technology.
- IP Protection: Strategic safeguarding of Intellectual Property (IP) for software, AI models, and proprietary algorithms.
- Commercial Contracts: Negotiation and drafting of SaaS (Software as a Service) agreements, licensing contracts, and software development kits (SDKs).
- Cybersecurity & Data: Legal guidance on cloud computing, cybersecurity protocols, and international data transfer standards.
5. E-Commerce & Online Business
Protecting your digital storefront requires more than just standard contracts. We provide the legal framework for cross-border digital trade.
- Structuring & Compliance: Legal advisory for online marketplaces and cross-border e-commerce operations.
- Consumer & Data Privacy: Tailored Terms of Service, consumer protection disclosures, and privacy policies compliant with the Data Protection Act.
- Strategic Partnerships: Drafting agreements for payment gateway integrations and fintech-merchant collaborations.
6. Startups & Venture Capital (VC)
From “Day 0” to “Series A” and beyond, we act as outside general counsel for the next generation of unicorns.
- Entity Formation: Strategic incorporation and legal structuring for tech startups in Kenya and offshore jurisdictions.
- Fundraising: Navigating venture capital transactions, including SAFE notes, convertible debt, and equity financing.
- Compliance: Ensuring long-term compliance with local and international business regulations.
7. Internet & Content Creator Law
As the digital economy grows, we protect the rights of those fueling it: creators, agencies, and platforms.
- Digital Intellectual Property: Registration and protection of copyrights, trademarks, and digital assets.
- Influencer & Media Contracts: Drafting specialized agreements for content creators, talent agencies, and digital marketing platforms.
- Frameworks: Establishing legal guardrails for digital content distribution and media law.
8. Telecommunications & Application Services
We support the service layer of the telecom industry, focusing on those providing value-added services and digital applications.
- CSP & ASP Licensing: Expert assistance in obtaining and renewing Content Service Provider (CSP) and Application Service Provider (ASP) licenses from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).
- Value-Added Services (VAS): Legal advisory for providers of SMS, USSD, premium rate services, and OTT (Over-the-Top) platforms.
- Infrastructure & Hosting: Drafting and negotiating agreements for cloud hosting, data center co-location, and managed IT services.
Ready to Secure Your Place on the Digital Frontier?
Based in Westlands, Nairobi, our firm is uniquely positioned to handle your most complex regulatory hurdles.