Tag Archives: Kenya

Single Entry Visa is meant for any person who is looking to enter Kenya to carry out business activities. The visa is valid for three (3) months only. Issued at a cost of $51 by the government.

Alien ID Card is a document for foreign nationals which enables them to have an ID recognized by Kenyan government institutions and gives access to services such as KRA PIN and applying for work permit, opening a business bank account, applying for Company KRA PIN, making tax returns and many more.

There are different types or classes of work permits available in Kenya. For business owners who have registered their companies in Kenya and are looking to work in Kenya, they will need to apply for Class G work permit which is valid for two (2) years and subject to renewal.

Kenya and Iran will look to build their trade portfolio in agro processing, textiles, leather, management and technical services and materials, oil, gas, mining and constructive materials.

The Government has secured extension of the sugar safeguard that was due to expire in February 2016 for an additional one year up to February, 2017, which gives Kenya more time to streamline the ailing industry.

Businesses can now receive payments of goods and services on Mpesa from Rwanda customers. This will boost the trading between Kenya and Rwanda and make it easier and affordable for customers and businesses to perform transactions. 

To start trading using your foreign company in Kenya, you will need to meet the following requirements when applying for the investment license through Kenya Investment Authority

Kenya has 43 Licensed commercial banks.

Kenya has continued to attract foreign banks as its economy shows potential as an emerging market.

The Turks are back in Kenya again to hold a major bilateral meetings in Kenya in which could see many Kenyan entrepreneurs benefit from such relations.