Kenya - 2024 - Trade & Business Regulation

The County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Act, 2024

Cabinet Secretary for Housing

A nationwide harmonization of licensing processes across all 47 counties to streamline business operations. The Act mandates the establishment of County Licensing Boards, sets a 28-day deadline for application decisions, and requires counties to digitize licensing systems within three years for enhanced efficiency and transparency.

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August 2025

A nationwide harmonization of licensing processes across all 47 counties to streamline business operations. The Act mandates the establishment of County Licensing Boards, sets a 28-day deadline for application decisions, and requires counties to digitize licensing systems within three years for enhanced efficiency and transparency.

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