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...
By Elainer Mogoa The Department of Immigration Services has automated the issuance of permits and passes to streamline the immigration process and meet the COVID-19 standards. Previously, applicants made payment after the approval of the permits and passes to collect the permits and passes physically. Now, applicants will download the work permits and passes on...
By Matthew Magare Citizenship through investment remains an attractive option to attract foreign direct investment into a country. The United States (EB-5 visa programme), Spain (Golden visa programme), Canada (The Federal Immigrant Investor Program), Thailand (“Elite” visa residency), Cyprus (Golden Visa) are just some of the international packages available to investors. The overriding aspect of...
