Valarie Waswa Kenya’s New Cyber Law: A Step Forward or a Step Too Far? On 15 October 2025, President William Ruto signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 into law. It was gazetted on 22 October and will come into force in early November 2025. The... Oct 24, 2025 0 111
Valarie Waswa Kenya’s Crypto Law is Here: What Every Virtual Asset Provider Must Know On 15th October 2025, President William Ruto officially assented to the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, marking a turning point in Kenya’s financial and digital innovation landscape. For th... Oct 15, 2025 0 118
Valarie Waswa 18th COMESA Business Forum & Exhibition: Digitalizing Trade, Agriculture, and Regional Growth Day 2 of the 18th COMESA Business Forum in Nairobi cut straight to the heart of Africa’s regional integration agenda. The tone was pragmatic and private-sector-driven; a collective call to digitalize ... Oct 7, 2025 0 80
Valarie Waswa No January Surprises: Q4 Legal Fixes for Your Business October to December is when the rubber meets the road for most businesses in Kenya. Targets are looming, suppliers are knocking, and staff are already asking about December bonuses. For SMEs, this sea... Oct 4, 2025 0 50
Valarie Waswa Why Your Goods Get Stuck at Kenyan Ports and How to Avoid Delays If you have ever tried to import or export goods through Kenya’s ports, you know how stressful the process can be. One mistake in your paperwork and your shipment sits in a container yard racking up s... Sep 24, 2025 0 53
Valarie Waswa How to Get a Work Permit in Kenya Without Delays: A Practical Guide for Expats and Employers Kenya has become a top choice for expats, NGOs, and international companies. Its economy is growing, the non-profit sector is vibrant, and the country serves as a gateway to East Africa. For anyone pl... Sep 17, 2025 0 95
Valarie Waswa Shaping Kenya’s Digital Future: Reflections from the Stakeholder Consultative Forum on the National Data Governance Policy On 10th September 2025, I attended the Stakeholder Consultative Forum on the National Data Governance Policy at Ole Sereni Hotel. The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy co... Sep 10, 2025 0 131
Valarie Waswa A New Dawn for African Women: The Promise and Power of the AU’s Groundbreaking Convention Every day, women and girls across Africa face violence that scars their bodies, minds, and spirits. This injustice cuts deep into families, communities, and the fabric of society. In February 2025, th... Sep 3, 2025 0 80
Valarie Waswa Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act: Progress, Pitfalls, and What Still Needs Fixing Quick Abbreviations/Glossary CMCA - Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act NC4 - National Computer and Cybercrimes Co-ordination Committee For purposes of this blog, at all times, “ The Act ” means The Co... Aug 20, 2025 0 171
Valarie Waswa The Real Cost of Ignoring Data Protection Laws in Kenya I. Why Data Protection Matters If your organization collects names, contacts, ID numbers, or any other personal information, then you have a legal responsibility to protect that data. Data protection ... Aug 7, 2025 0 308
Valarie Waswa Strategic Planning for Market Expansion into Kenya Disclaimer: This particular blog is targeted as those intending to register their foreign companies as private entities in Kenya. Kenya is one of the world’s fastest-growing business hubs , offering u... Jul 3, 2025 0 380
Valarie Waswa An Analysis of Different Social Impact Entities in Kenya This article is for you if you intend to register your social impact initiative and are unsure of which entity to settle on. This article provides an analysis of the different types of entities in Ken... Jun 11, 2025 0 389