When sponsoring a foreign employee in Kenya, employers must demonstrate that the position qualifies for a Class D work permit and provide the documents required by the Directorate of Immigration Services. This guide walks employers through the application process, from preparing the required documents and demonstrating local recruitment efforts to tracking the application and completing […]
When someone dies, their estate may require letters of administration if there is no valid will or no executor able and willing to act under an existing will. The process involves identifying the appropriate court, documenting the deceased’s family and assets, meeting notice requirements and addressing any objections. This guide explains who can apply, the […]
A Kenya investment certificate is an official certificate issued by the Kenya Investment Authority, commonly known as KenInvest, to qualifying investors. It forms part of Kenya’s investment facilitation framework and helps investors navigate the licences, permits and government services needed to establish and operate a business. For foreign investors, it can also support access to […]
A statutory demand notice in Kenya is not simply a stronger debt-collection letter. If it is defective, served incorrectly, or used in the wrong sequence, it can undermine the liquidation petition that follows, even where the underlying debt is genuine. A creditor with an unpaid company debt may assume the process is straightforward: serve a […]
Signing a FIDIC contract does not mean that the standard FIDIC terms are the only rules governing a project. FIDIC is not Kenyan legislation. When the parties incorporate a FIDIC form into their agreement, its terms operate as contractual obligations alongside the Kenyan laws and regulatory requirements that apply to the project. Signing the contract […]
If you are a foreign investor planning to do business in Kenya, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is how you want to establish your presence. You may already operate a company outside Kenya and want to establish a branch locally. Alternatively, you may want to create a new Kenyan company owned […]
When a business is owed money, the priority is usually simple: get paid. The route chosen to recover that money can affect the cost of recovery, how the debtor is approached and what happens if the debtor still does not pay. A debt collection agency may assist with routine follow-up and negotiation, while a lawyer […]
When a customer or another business owes you money, the problem is not just the unpaid invoice. Delayed payment can disrupt your cash flow, make it harder to pay your own suppliers and employees, and leave you spending valuable time chasing money that should already have been paid. The steps you take next matter. A […]
Buying an existing business can be an attractive way to expand your operations, enter a new market, or acquire an established customer base without building a company from the ground up. Once the commercial terms have been agreed, it can feel as though the difficult part of the transaction is over. Buying a company in […]
By the time most investors ask about legal due diligence, they have already agreed on the commercial terms of the deal. The purchase price has been negotiated, financial information has been reviewed, and the documents have been shared. That often feels like the final stage of the transaction. Before anything is signed, one important question […]