A Kenyan partner knows the market; you bring capital, equipment or technology. A joint venture can combine the two , provided the structure is written down before the first shilling moves. How should a joint venture with a Kenyan partner be structured? The two usual forms are a contractual joint venture , an agreement without … Read more
One of the first questions foreign investors ask is whether they can hold mining rights in Kenya directly. The answer is nuanced: the Mining Act 2016 keeps some rights for Kenyan citizens and subjects others to local equity and participation requirements. Getting this wrong is costly, because the licence is the entire asset. Here is … Read more
Kenya is East Africa’s largest economy and a natural base for Chinese companies trading, building and manufacturing across the region. Setting the structure up properly at the start is far simpler than correcting it later. How can Chinese investors establish a presence in Kenya? The common routes are a locally incorporated subsidiary registered with the … Read more
You have a business idea that works, some capital behind you, and Kenya in your sights. Before you can trade, employ staff or sign contracts as a resident, you need the right permit , for most foreign founders, Class G. What is the Class G permit in Kenya? Under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act … Read more
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