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African business professionals shaking hands after concluding a deal in a cafeCorporate & CommercialStartup Exit Strategies in Kenya: Trade Sales, Secondary Sales and IPO ReadinessAn exit for a Kenyan startup rarely means an IPO. In practice it means a trade sale to…12 Sep 2026African woman smiling while using a mobile lending app on her smartphoneFinancial ServicesDigital Lending Apps and Predatory Lending Enforcement: Compliance for Fintech StartupsKenya's digital lending sector has a licensing regime, which we cover separately in our guide to Digital Credit…12 Sep 2026African software developer working at a dual-monitor coding setupIntellectual PropertyAI-Generated Content and Copyright in Kenya: Who Owns What KECOBO ProtectsKenya's Copyright Act was not written with generative AI in mind, but it turns out to already contain…12 Sep 2026Public transport vehicle on a Nairobi street with a driver leaning out the windowRegulatory & ComplianceRegulating Ride-Hailing and Delivery Platforms in Kenya: Licensing, Insurance and Consumer ProtectionKenya has had a dedicated regulatory regime for ride-hailing and delivery platforms since 2022, built around national licensing,…12 Sep 2026Motorcycle taxi carrying a passenger on a Kenyan roadLitigation & Dispute ResolutionAre Ride-Hailing Drivers Employees or Contractors? The Test Kenyan Courts Actually UseNo Kenyan court has yet ruled directly on whether an Uber, Bolt, or Little Cab driver is an…12 Sep 2026Group of African professionals reviewing technology policy on a laptopRegulatory & ComplianceKenya’s Draft AI and Emerging Technologies Policy: What It ProposesAlongside the Artificial Intelligence Bill currently before the Senate, Kenya's ICT ministry is running a separate process: a…12 Sep 2026Kenyan tech professional reviewing legislation on a computer screenRegulatory & ComplianceThe Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026: What Kenya’s Proposed AI Law Would Actually RequireA bill that would create Kenya's first dedicated artificial intelligence regulator is currently before the Senate. The Artificial…12 Sep 2026Two businessmen reviewing and signing an acquisition document, representing change of control approvals for acquiring a licensed financial services business in KenyaCorporate & CommercialAcquiring a Licensed Financial Services Business in Kenya: Change-of-Control Approvals and Regulatory Due DiligenceBuying a stake in a Kenyan bank, insurer or licensed fintech is never just a share purchase agreement.…11 Sep 2026A Kenyan businessman shaking hands with a foreign investor, representing foreign ownership and market entry in Kenya financial servicesRegulatory & ComplianceForeign Ownership and Market Entry in Kenya’s Financial Services Sector: What CBK and CMA Actually RequireForeign investors researching Kenya's financial services sector often start from the assumption that banking, insurance and capital markets…11 Sep 2026 Talk to usNot sure where to start?Tell us what you need and we will point you to the right person.Get in touch