Abstract The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 proposes a suite of legislative reforms aimed at making Kenya a more competitive and attractive investment destination. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the proposed changes, their implications for investors and stakeholders, and an exploration of the broader impact on Kenya’s economic and regulatory environment. Through this…

By Legal Notice No. 159 of 4th October 2024, the Hon. Chief Justice gazetted the Children (Guardianship) (Practice and Procedure) Rules, 2024 (“the Rules”) to guide the procedures involved in the guardianship of children under the Kenya Children Act and ensure that the best interests of the Child are upheld. We discuss the salient features…

Food and feed safety is a global trending issue of discussion. Kenya is at the forefront of ensuring that the foods and feeds consumed by the people, animals and plants are safe for use and comply with global standards. The Food and Feed Safety Control Co-ordination Bill, 2023 (“the Bill”) aims at: Providing for the…

The Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning gazetted the Kenya Income Tax (Donations and Charitable Organisations Exemption) Rules 2024 (“the Rules”) through Legal Notice No. 105 of 2024 on 18th June 2024. The Rules repealed the Income Tax (Charitable Donations) Regulations, 2007. Paragraph 10 of the First Schedule of the Income Tax provides for…

Taxes are a primary source of revenue in Kenya’s economy and the Kenya Revenue Authority and all other bodies charged with tax collection rigorously exercise this mandate. The taxes collected by Government through the various agencies are in turn used in development projects including roads, building hospitals, paying salaries to civil servants among other functions….

The Kenyan Government has recently introduced the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which proposes several significant changes to the Tax Procedures Act. These amendments are designed to provide relief to taxpayers, enhance the efficiency of tax collection, and ensure fairness in the tax appeals process. As a trusted legal partner, B M Musau and Company,…

Kenya’s legal landscape for public benefit organizations has undergone significant transformation with the implementation of the Public Benefits Organization Act (PBO Act) in May 2024. This new legislation replaces the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Coordination Act of 1990, marking a crucial shift in how organizations engaged in public benefit activities are regulated and supported in the…

Losing a title deed, the legal document that certifies land ownership in Kenya, can be an overwhelming experience. Fortunately, Kenyan law provides a well-defined process for reclaiming a lost title deed, allowing landowners to reestablish their rightful ownership. This article outlines the stages involved in the replacement process, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to…

The ICT Authority Bill 2024 is poised to be a transformative piece of legislation with the potential to significantly reshape Kenya’s tech startups and the broader innovation ecosystem. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the bill, examining its provisions and potential impacts on the tech landscape.   Overview of the Bill The…