Regulatory Highlights

How should businesses, governments, and investors build, finance, and sustain critical power infrastructure across the increasingly interconnected markets of East, Central, and Southern Africa (“the region”)? An increasing demand for the same calls for the evolution of new delivery and scaling models, for instance, innovative energy solutions, utility reforms, sustainable electrification,...

About Us O’Bang Law is a regional full-service law firm with a global reach. The Firm, in supporting local and foreign investors, it has interacted with various government entities/agencies such as the Central Bank of Kenya (license acquisition), Communication Authority, Competition Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigation, among others. We have advised on and structured several...

Key Regulatory Frameworks in Tanzania Tanzania has put in place regional legal, policy, and regulatory frameworks to oversee the nation’s sustainability goals, much like many other rising markets throughout the world. The regulatory framework in Tanzania has experienced a significant metamorphosis that has necessitated a strict mandated system of financial control. At the core of...

Introduction Impact finance is a purposeful investment that generates positive social or environmental impacts alongside a considerable financial return. Impact finance, which includes sustainable, green, and climate finance, is governed by a combination of sector-specific and cross-sectoral regulations, policies, and voluntary market guidelines. Currently, there is no single piece of...

Introduction Impact Finance refers to capital intentionally allocated to generate positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. It is different from mainstream finance as it departs from the singular goal of generating monetary returns and intentionally creates positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial gain. Its core operating...

INTRODUCTION PIPs are designed to help employees perform their roles better and meet their targets. The process of coming up with a PIP must be fair, transparent, and adhere to the law. In Kenya, the law that governs PIP and employment in general is the Employment Act. The Act is supported by decisions made by courts in matters relating to employment and labour relations. The law requires...

A summary of the Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence Tax) Regulations, 2025 What is the Significant Economic Presence Tax? This is a final tax on the income of non-resident persons who provide services through a business carried out over the internet or an electronic network to users in Kenya. Applicability and ScopeTarget Group: Non-resident persons without a permanent...

Topics covered: Types of business entities and their basic tax treatment; Key features of the tax regime applicable to incorporate businesses; The division of the tax base between corporations and non-corporate businesses; Key features of the taxation of inbound investments; Key features of the taxation of non-local corporations; Key features of the taxation of foreign...

Chambers & Partners – Corporate Tax 2024 KenyaDownload

ICLG – Gaming Law 2024Download