CSA Advocates LLP

07/11/2025

As the world evolves, so does the role of law firms in promoting ethical leadership, inclusion, and sustainability. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s an essential part of how we serve our clients, our community, and the planet.

In our latest feature, we explore how CSR continues to shape the legal profession and how CSA Advocates LLP is embedding these principles into our culture, from pro bono initiatives to sustainable operations and community engagement.

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10/10/2025

Article 42 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees every person the right to a clean and healthy environment.

We take pride in promoting legal frameworks and practices that protect this right — today and every day.

Happy Mazingira Day! 🌍

08/10/2025

As we celebrate this year's Customer Service Week, we would like to take a moment to appreciate the people and partnerships that define who we are.

To our team: Your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to client care are what drive our mission forward every day. You meet every challenge with purpose, empathy, and excellence—and we couldn’t do this without you.

To our clients: Your trust is what drives our mission and allows us to provide strategic, compassionate legal guidance across every matter we handle.

💼 Mission Accepted. Mission Accomplished.

Happy Customer Service Week 2025!

16/07/2025

🔍 We're Hiring!

We’re looking for a qualified Commercial & Conveyancing Lawyer to join our legal team.

If you have a passion for property law and commercial transactions, we’d love to hear from you.

📎 See the full job description and apply today.

24/06/2025

The Finance Bill, 2025 seeks to amend the laws relating to various taxes and duties in Kenya, which would affect various sectors, such as the financial services sector, as well as the manufacturing sector in Kenya. It particularly amends the Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax, Excise Duty, Tax Procedures Act and Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act. Our analysis of the key provisions of the Bill is as follows:

https://csaadvocatesllp.com/highlights-of-the-finance-bill-2025/

06/06/2025

Eid al-Adha Mubarak!
As we mark this special occasion sacrifice, faith and compassion, we extend our heartfelt wishes to our clients, colleagues, and communities.

May this Eid bring peace, prosperity, and blessings to you and your loved ones.

01/05/2025

From all of us at CSA Advocates LLP,

We celebrate and honour the hard work, dedication and resilience of every hardworking individual.

May this be a reminder of the dignity in labour and strength in unity.

Happy Labour Day!

25/02/2025

31/07/2024

Court of Appeal Declares Finance Act 2023 Unconstitutional

In Civil Appeal No. E003 of 2023, The National Assembly & The Speaker of the National Assembly vs. Okiya Omtatah Okoiti & others, the Court of Appeal has declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional in a landmark judgment.

The key reasons for the unconstitutionality is that the Court found

1. That the legislative process did not provide adequate opportunities for public input, violating constitutional requirements and that Parliament must provide reasons for adopting or rejecting public proposals during the legislative process.

2. Additionally, the Senate was improperly excluded from the legislative process.

3. Several sections were introduced post-public participation without following proper legislative stages.

30/07/2024

Non- Refundable Tender Fees are illegal
A spot check of most tenders published online and in print media reveals that the majority require interested bidders to pay a non-refundable tender fee ostensibly to obtain tender documents. This will range between Kshs 1000 and Kshs 5,000.
In an economy where most Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to get work amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, such a fee, as a pre-qualification, is an expense that SMEs can do without. Today, an SME set up to supply printing paper will pay Kshs 30,000 for ten tender documents at Kshs 3,000 each, an ‘investment’ that would go to waste given the tendering bodies that levy these fees are not accountable to the SME. For public bodies, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (the Act) obligates the procuring agency, to provide procurement documents to the tenderers. Whilst Section 70(5) allows the procuring agency to charge a fee for documents in the tender, it is important to note that the Act and its Regulations give guidelines on levying of charges. A fee of Kshs 1,000 is set as the maximum limit for hard copies of tender documents.
Regulations 68(8) and 55(12) forbid charging fees for documents obtained electronically, invitations for expression of interest, registration of suppliers (paneling), or prequalification documents. Thus, public entities that charge for documents posted on their websites commit an illegality. Further, where the entity charges fees for the documents, suppliers have a right to examine them before paying.

29/07/2024

Work Visa Requirements in Kenya

The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government through the Directorate of Immigration and Registration of Persons is responsible for registration of persons,maintenance of an inclusive persons register, management of migration, border control and refugees’ welfare supervision.

The categories of Visas issued include:

Ordinary Visa: Issued for Single or Multiple entries to persons whose nationalities require visas to enter Kenya.
Transit Visa: Issued for periods not exceeding 3 days to persons whose nationalities require visas to enter Kenya and who intend to transit through Kenya to a different destination.
Diplomatic Visa: Issued for Single or Multiple entries to holders of Diplomatic passports who are on official duty.
Courtesy/ Official Visa: Issued to persons holding Official or Service passports on Official duty and to Ordinary passport holders who are not entitled to Diplomatic visa; but where it is considered by the Director to be desirable on the grounds of international courtesy.
East Africa Tourist Visa: This is a joint tourist visa that entitles holders to travel to and within the Republics of Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania, for the purpose of tourism.The validity of East Africa Tourist Visa is 90 days.
Work/Residence Permits on the other hand are issued to any Non-Kenyan wishing to engage in employment in Kenya whether in gainful employment or voluntary service. They are issued under Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011 of the Laws of Kenya.

The different class of Work Permits as listed below will depend on the specific circumstances of the applicant:

Class A: Prospecting and Mining
Class B: Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Class C: Prescribed Profession
Class D: Employment
Class F: Specific Manufacturing
Class G: Specific trade, business or Consultancy
Class I : Approved religious or Charitable activities
Class K: Ordinary residents
Class M: Refugees
The Director issues Work/Residence permits upon the recommendation of the Permit Determination Committee, an inter-ministerial Committee appointed by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government under section 40(1) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011.

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director regarding work/residence permit applications, may appeal to the Cabinet Secretary, for review of the decision (section 22(1) of Kenya Citizens and Foreign Nationals Management Service Act, 2011).

All work permits are generally valid for 2 years, with renewals permitted for an extra 2 years at a time. The number of renewals is unlimited. Renewals need to be done at least 3 months prior to expiry.

26/07/2024

Application for Permanent Residency in Kenya

The Immigration Laws in Kenya allow eligible foreign nationals to apply for Permanent Residency and, if approved, obtain the status of a Permanent Resident in Kenya. Permanent Residents are entitled to live, work, and conduct business in Kenya, and have similar rights as citizens, except for the right to vote.

According to Kenya’s Department of Immigration Services, there are four routes to acquire Permanent Residency, as defined by Section 37 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011:

(Category A) Permanent Residency for Ex-Citizens of Kenya- These are persons who were born in Kenya but have subsequently renounced or otherwise lost their citizenship status and are prohibited from retaining dual citizenship under the laws of the countries in which they have obtained domicile.

(Category B) Permanent Residency for holders of Work Permits – These are individuals who have had work permits for at least seven (7) years and have been continuously residing in Kenya for the three (3) years preceding the application.

(Category C) Permanent Residency for Children of Kenya Citizens- These are children of citizens born outside of Kenya who have gained citizenship of the domicile.

(Category D) Permanent Residency for Spouses of Kenya Citizens-Kenyan citizens’ spouses who have been married for at least three (3) years.

To apply for Permanent Residency in Kenya, it’s necessary to meet certain legal requirements and submit the required documents to the Immigration Department.