As the largest economy in the EAC and COMESA in terms of GDP, Kenya has positioned itself as a major economic power in sub-Saharan Africa. Traditionally a largely agrarian economy, Kenya has quickly entrenched its position as a manufacturing, logistics and technology hub in the region, and this diversification forms a solid platform from which the government can generate economic growth over the c
This chapter introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Kenya, in partnership with Oseko & Ouma. It also contains a viewpoint with Christine A Oseko, Managing Partner, Oseko & Ouma.…
Viewpoint:Christine A Oseko The Land Registry was fully digitalised in April 2018, allowing for virtually all conveyancing processes to be carried out online through the e-citizen platform. The new Land Information Management System extends to titles registered under the Land Registration Act 2012 and the Registration of Titles Act 2010, since titles and information held under these regimes…
Alongside its high degree of political stability and favourable economic climate, Kenya’s modernised legal system is a factor in its ranking in the World Bank’s “Doing Business 2018” report, in which it placed third in sub-Saharan Africa – after Mauritius (25th) and Rwanda (41st) – and 80th globally. The stability and usability of a legal regime plays an important role in attracting foreign…
Kenya is a constitutional democracy with a multi-party political system. In 2008 the government launched Vision 2030, a development blueprint for the country with the aim of turning Kenya into a middle-income economy by 2030. Vision 2030 is based on three pillars, namely an economic pillar, a social pillar and a political pillar. The economic pillar aims to achieve an average GDP growth rate of 10%…
Viewpoint: Karim Anjarwalla A journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step, and several important steps have been taken so far towards developing a 21st century legal, financial and institutional framework for Kenya. Beginning with the adoption of a new constitution in August 2010, Kenya embarked on a process of setting up various legal frameworks, institutions and systems intended to cement…
The largest economy in the EAC, Kenya is a major player in both the region and sub-Saharan Africa as a whole. Over the past few decades its market has transformed from being largely agrarian into one of the most diversified and innovative on the continent, even developing a thriving technology sector that some have dubbed the Silicon Savannah. However, the nation is not without its challenges, and
OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Kenya, in partnership with Anjarwalla & Khanna. It also features a viewpoint with Karim Anjarwalla, Managing Partner, Anjarwalla & Khanna, on transforming Kenya into an international financial centre.…
Energy, petroleum and mining are key sectors in Kenya’s economy, with significant prospects for growth. According to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, as of 2014, electricity provided 9% of overall energy requirements in Kenya, with petroleum and renewable energy providing 22% and 69%, respectively. Only one in five households in East Africa are connected to the electricity grid in the…
The government has stated that economic growth in Kenya depends on modern infrastructure. However, funding for developing such infrastructure is limited. The government hopes to bridge the financing gap by involving the private sector in public projects. The Public-Private Partnership Act of 2013 (PPP Act) provides the framework for the involvement of the private sector in the provision of public goods…
