Local Representation Mandatory for Foreigners
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Local Representation Mandatory for Foreigners

By Khaemba Wafula The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Act of 2023 (the “Act”) was assented to on 1 September 2023 and came into effect on 15 September 2023. The Amended Act requires foreigners to have either a local director or a company secretary when incorporating a company in Kenya. Previously, foreigners...

Beneficial Owners Registration
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Beneficial Owners Registration

By Purity Ngigi – Sundays Companies are now required to submit their beneficial ownership register. The deadline has been extended to 31st July 2021 from 31st January 2021. Hefty fines of up to KES 500,000 and an additional fine of KES 50,000 per day for continuing non-compliance are applicable for failure to comply by the...

eHealth; Telemedicine opportunities and challenges
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eHealth; Telemedicine opportunities and challenges

By Victor Orandi, Matthew Magare Adequate Healthcare is a global concern and Kenya is no exception. Increasingly the world is turning to ICT to improve healthcare service delivery. Kenya alongside other East African countries increasingly embraces telemedicine. Telemedicine can be defined as the provision of healthcare services, through ICT, whereby the health personnel and the...