The Legal Bulletin

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  • Publication
  • April 09, 2026

The Legal Bulletin is a PwC Kenya Legal Business Solutions publication offering insights on legal, regulatory, and case law updates.

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Kenya's Draft VASP Regulations: Key highlights

The National Treasury has published the draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026, for public participation. Issued under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, the Regulations set out a detailed framework for licensing and regulating virtual asset service providers in and from Kenya, covering areas such as capital requirements, governance, consumer protection, cybersecurity and enforcement. The framework also introduces an extraterritorial dimension, capturing offshore platforms that derive economic benefit from Kenya. Read our full analysis of the draft Regulations and what they mean for stakeholders across the virtual assets ecosystem.

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