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KENYA GOVERNMENT EXTEND COMPLIANCE DEADLINE FOR PBOs (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NGOs)
On 16th May 2025, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration extended the transition period for Public Benefits Organization (formerly called NGOs) to comply with the Public…
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR DRONE USE AND AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT IN KENYA
The use of drones (also referred to as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or UAVs) has grown significantly in Kenya, with applications spanning across sectors such as agriculture, security, media, and logistics. A UAV…
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PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
On 16th April 2025, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announced that with effect from July 1, 2025, it will lift the moratorium on licensing of new commercial banks which had been…
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16% VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) APPLICABLE TO SALE OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: KENYA
Review of Civil Appeal No. 65 of 2019: Kenya Revenue Authority V David Mwangi Ndegwa [Judgement delivered by Court of Appeal on 21st March 2025] In this Appeal David Mwangi Ndegwa purchased…
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REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITION FOR CLASS R WORK PERMIT (NATIONALS OF EAC MEMBER STATES)
Immigration series 9 This permit is issued to a person who is a citizen of a Member State of the East African Community and is not a Prohibited Immigrant and who intends…
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REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITION FOR DIGITAL NOMAD CLASS N WORK PERMIT: KENYA
Immigration series 8 This is permit issued to a person who works remotely within Kenya for a company registered outside Kenya. Who Qualifies? The requirements are: Other permit conditions At A.O.WANGA ADVOCATES…
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KENYA IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT IMPLEMENTS MECHANISM FOR APPLYING FOR NEW CLASSES OF WORK PERMITS (CLASSES: I, N, P, Q & R)
In our previous legal alert on the link: https://aowangaadvocates.com/kenya-introduces-new-classes-of-work-permits/ we discuss the new set of Kenya work permits that were gazette on 16th December 2024. That is: The Immigration Department has since…
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SECURITY CHECKS AND PASSENGER SECURITY PROCEDURES AT AIRPORTS IN KENYA
Airport security is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety of passengers, crew, and aircraft, while preventing unlawful activities such as terrorism, smuggling, and other criminal acts. In Kenya, as in other…
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IMPORTANCE OF AML LAWS ON THE FINANCIAL SECTOR AND HOW INSTITUTIONS ARE WORKING TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE: KENYA
The Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009 (POCAMLA) is the key piece of legislation in Kenya designed to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Anti-money laundering rules and…
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LIABILITY IN AIR TRAVEL: KENYA
(Aviation series 3) Liability refers to the legal responsibility or obligation of an individual, organization, or entity to compensate for any harm, damage, loss, or injury caused to another party, either intentionally…
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