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M&ACorporate Transactions

What Every Kenyan Startup Should Know Before Raising a Series A

From term sheet negotiations to shareholder agreements, the legal groundwork you lay before your first institutional round determines how much control you retain and how smoothly future rounds close.

May 2025·6 min read
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Compliance

Kenya's Data Protection Act: A Practical Compliance Checklist for Businesses

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has stepped up enforcement. Here is what your business needs to have in place — from privacy notices to data processing agreements.

April 2025·5 min read
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Regulation

Navigating the CBK Sandbox: A Guide for Fintech Founders

The Central Bank of Kenya's regulatory sandbox offers fintechs a controlled environment to test products. Understanding the entry criteria and exit conditions is critical to a successful application.

April 2025·7 min read
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IP & Tech

Protecting Your SaaS Product in Africa: Trademarks, Copyrights & Contracts

Software IP protection in Africa requires layering multiple legal instruments. A single copyright registration is rarely enough — here is how to build a defensible IP strategy across key markets.

March 2025·8 min read
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M&A

Cross-Border M&A in East Africa: Key Legal Considerations for Investors

From foreign ownership restrictions in regulated sectors to multi-jurisdictional antitrust filings, cross-border deals in East Africa carry distinct legal risk profiles that require early-stage planning.

March 2025·9 min read
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Compliance

AI Tools in the Workplace: Managing Employee Data Privacy Obligations

As businesses adopt AI-powered HR and productivity tools, questions around lawful basis for processing, employee consent, and cross-border data transfers are becoming increasingly urgent for legal and HR teams.

February 2025·5 min read
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