Across Kenya and Africa, many businesses are built on the passion, resilience, and vision of one individual—the founder. In the early stages, this approach often works well because the founder drives operations, makes key decisions, builds relationships, and steers the company toward growth. However, as the business expands, a hidden…

Understanding share capital changes in Kenya is essential for businesses seeking to maintain strong corporate governance, legal compliance, and investor confidence. Whether your company is onboarding investors, restructuring ownership, or addressing shareholder obligations, changes to share capital must comply with the Companies Act, 2015. These corporate changes include share allotments,…

Closing a company in Kenya is often misunderstood. Many business owners assume that liquidation and deregistration mean the same thing. However, under the Companies Act, 2015, they are two completely different legal processes with significant consequences for directors and shareholders. Choosing the wrong closure method can expose directors to outstanding…