Kenya - 2020 - Construction industry, Corporate law and commercial contracts, Insolvency processes, Land transactions & property, Tax and investment incentives

The Business Laws (Amendment) Act, 2020

Land, Ministry of Labour, Trade and Enterprise

This Act eases doing business by introducing electronic processes and modernizing transaction formalities across multiple laws—including allowing electronic signatures, e-filing, and digital stamping; removing requirements for land rent/rate clearance certificates; abolishing seal requirements and bearer shares; and enhancing insolvency, construction, and insurance rules.

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The Business Laws (Amendment) Act, 2020 Current Version

August 2025

This Act eases doing business by introducing electronic processes and modernizing transaction formalities across multiple laws—including allowing electronic signatures, e-filing, and digital stamping; removing requirements for land rent/rate clearance certificates; abolishing seal requirements and bearer shares; and enhancing insolvency, construction, and insurance rules.

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