EAC Common Market Protocol: A Legal Guide to Trade and Investment in East Africa (2026)
The East African Community (EAC) is a regional bloc comprising Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Its founding Treaty commits Partner States to progressively deepen integration through a Customs Union, a Common Market, a Monetary Union, and ultimately a Political Federation. For businesses operating across borders — particularly […]
Read More Foreign Acquisition of Commercial Land in Kenya
Land law is one of the highest-stakes areas for any foreign investor in Kenya. This briefing sets out the legal framework governing foreign land ownership, how investors typically structure around it, the mandatory checks before any purchase, and the new tax rules that now apply to rental income. 1. Freehold vs. Leasehold: What the Land […]
Read More NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (NIF) KENYA: THE COMPLETE INVESTOR & CONTRACTOR GUIDE TO KENYA’S KSH 5 TRILLION PPP PIPELINE
Keywords: National Infrastructure Fund Kenya, NIF Act 2026, Kenya PPP contracts, NCA foreign contractor registration, PPADA procurement, performance bonds Kenya, parent company guarantees President William Ruto assented to the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2026 on 9 March 2026, creating one of the most ambitious financing vehicles in Kenya’s history — a pool targeting roughly KSh […]
Read More GREEN ENERGY & E-MOBILITY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN KENYA
Keywords: AGOA Kenya 2026, US-Kenya trade agreement, AGOA expiry, Kenya STIP negotiations, Kenya tariffs USA, AGOA renewal, rules of origin Kenya, Kenya textile exports, Kenya EPZ AGOA, US-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership For twenty-five years, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was the principal legal framework through which Kenyan exports gained preferential, duty-free […]
Read More US–Kenya Trade After AGOA: The New Strategic Partnership, Tariffs, and What Comes Next
Keywords: AGOA Kenya 2026, US-Kenya trade agreement, AGOA expiry, Kenya STIP negotiations, Kenya tariffs USA, AGOA renewal, rules of origin Kenya, Kenya textile exports, Kenya EPZ AGOA, US-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership For twenty-five years, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was the principal legal framework through which Kenyan exports gained preferential, duty-free […]
Read More Kenya VASP Licensing Guide 2026: Crypto & Fintech Regulation Under the VASP Act and Finance Act
Quick summary: Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (in force since 4 November 2025) and the Finance Act, 2026 (effective 1 July 2026) together create Kenya’s first formal licensing and tax regime for crypto exchanges, wallet providers, token issuers, and stablecoin issuers. Existing operators must be licensed by 4 November 2026. Introduction: Why Kenya […]
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Special Economic Zones (SEZs) & Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Kenya: Manufacturing Incentives and Investment Guide
Keywords: Special Economic Zones Kenya, Export Processing Zones Kenya, SEZ Kenya tax incentives, EPZ Kenya tax incentives, Kenya manufacturing incentives, SEZA licensing Kenya, EPZA Kenya, foreign direct investment Kenya, Kenya Local Content Bill 2025, Kenya investment vehicle SEZ vs EPZ Kenya has positioned itself as a leading investment destination in East Africa through the establishment […]
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