The onlymajor sectorsin which investment(foreign and domestic)is limited are thosewhere statecompaniesstill enjoy alegal monopoly.Thesemonopoliesarealmost exclusively limited to infrastructure inthe fields ofenergy, telecommunicationsand ports.
Acquisition of Holdings
A majority holding interest in the capital of a local company is legal in Kenya.
Obligation to Declare
The registration of a company is made through the e-Citizen and must be followed by the registration for VAT and paid on the KRA online plateform. Further detail may be found in the Doing Business 2018 Report of the World Bank.
Underthe Law onFirearmsandExplosives Act, manufacturingand trade infirearms (including ammunition)and explosivesrequires specialpermits issued by theChief Firearms Licensing Officerandthe Commissioner of Mines and Geology, respectively.Technology licensesaresubject to review bythe Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI)to ensurethey complywith the Lawon Industrial Property.