COVID-19 continues to accelerate technology trends such as online shopping, digital payments, remote work, tele-health and online learning.

John M. Ohaga and Juliet Maina comment on the issues relating to Cyber Security.

The Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (the Act) came into force following presidential assent on 15 October 2025, marking a crucial evolution in Kenya's regulatory approach to virtual assets.

Over the last few years, the term Environmental, Social and Governance "ESG" has made its way into boardrooms, strategy discussions and annual reports in the West and more recently in Africa.

On 19 January 2026, Kenya's National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU) launched an incubation programme for AI innovators...

For example, Google allows users to nominate a person who can access their account upon their demise.

Kenya's Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry has published a draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy that proposes sweeping reforms to the country's IP ecosystem. The policy introduces new legislation for geographical indications and trade secrets, establishes specialized IP courts, and addresses emerging technologies including AI-generated works and blockchain applications.

The global cost of cybercrime is expected to reach an estimated USD 6 trillion by the end of 2022 and USD 10.5 trillion by 2025.

Togo's partnership with Poland to build a domestic drone industry, Kenya's establishment of a National Cybersecurity Agency, and a landmark tribunal ruling on AI-generated copyright protection signal Africa's evolving technology governance landscape. These developments raise critical questions around technology transfer, digital infrastructure protection, and intellectual property rights in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

Through estate planning, you can protect your privacy as well as make it easier for your executor to manage your estate after death.

20 February marks a turning point for Kenya's controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 (the "Act").

Kenya and Rwanda have introduced a new cross-border payments initiative aimed at simplifying how financial technology firms operate between the two markets.

Kenya has long been recognised as a trailblazer in the African fintech landscape. From the early success of mobile money services to the vast history of innovative digital financial solutions.

On September 22nd 2025, the Commissioner General on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning issued the draft Significant Economic Presence Tax (Regulations 2025).

In many financial transactions, it is common for a lender to require a guarantee, in addition to taking security such as charges and debentures.

In this article, Daniel Ngumy, Kenneth Njuguna and James Karanja of ALN Kenya talk to Bloomberg Tax as they analyse tax measures in the recent Kenya Finance Bill...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) issued a guideline on cybersecurity for Payment Service Providers (PSPs).

Virtual assets, commonly referred to as crypto assets or digital currencies, are reshaping the global financial landscape.

This week's East Africa investment landscape reveals a dynamic shift as countries explore stablecoins for cross-border payments, Tanzania's mining sector continues to dominate foreign direct investment...

The Republic of Kenya, one of the world's largest countries in terms of land mass situate in East Africa is found to have a very resilient economy despite the level and number of challenges that it has faced over the years ...