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Analysis and commentary on Kenyan law as it is practised: corporate, IP, regulatory, disputes and the industries we serve. Written by the advocates who do the work.

Two colleagues working together on a laptop in a cafeRegulatory & ComplianceAn Investor Is Asking About Our ESG Policy. We’re a 10-Person Startup. Now What?Nothing in Kenyan law requires a ten-person startup to have an ESG policy. The Nairobi Securities Exchange's ESG…18 Sep 2026An open filing cabinet drawer holding company recordsRegulatory & ComplianceThe “Contact Person” Rule: The Compliance Role Most Private Companies in Kenya Don’t Know They NeedThe contact person rule in section 243A of the Companies Act, 2015 requires a private company, or a…18 Sep 2026Three colleagues in a meeting reviewing a laptopRegulatory & ComplianceI Have a DPO. Am I Automatically Data-Compliant?Appointing a data protection officer is one of the more visible steps a company takes toward complying with…18 Sep 2026Two colleagues reviewing a tablet together in an officeRegulatory & ComplianceDoes My Company’s Whistleblowing Duty Stop at Bribery? What Kenyan Law Actually CoversNo, and a whistleblowing policy built only to satisfy bribery law will leave gaps. The Anti-Bribery Act, 2016…18 Sep 2026A businesswoman working at a desk with a laptop and notebookRegulatory & ComplianceIs My SME Legally Required to Have Formal Governance? What Changes as You GrowNo. Kenyan company law does not force a small or medium business to adopt a board with independent…18 Sep 2026Two colleagues discussing charts at a tableRegulatory & ComplianceAn Employee Just Reported Misconduct. What Do We Do in the First 48 Hours?When an employee misconduct report lands on your desk, the first 48 hours should do four things: check…18 Sep 2026Two people using smartphones for a mobile payment and QR code scanRegulatory & ComplianceBuilding an AML Risk Assessment for a Kenyan Fintech or DCP: Where Do You Even Start?Start with how your product is actually used, then map the legal duties onto it. A sound AML…18 Sep 2026A lawyer discussing documents with a client in an officeLegal UpdatesWhy Your Lawyer Is Suddenly Asking for More Documents: Kenya’s AML Rules for Legal Services, ExplainedIf your advocate has recently asked you for a copy of your ID, proof of your physical address,…18 Sep 2026Kenyan digital lending customer checking a mobile phone, illustrating algorithmic credit scoring in everyday borrowingRegulatory & ComplianceAlgorithmic Credit Scoring and AI Bias in Kenya’s Digital Lending MarketDigital lenders in Kenya increasingly approve or decline a loan application in seconds, based on a model that…16 Sep 2026 Talk to usNeed advice on Regulatory & Compliance?Speak to an advocate about your Regulatory & Compliance matter.Get in touch