Kenya: Merger control regulation in Competition Act (No. 12 of 2010)
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Aug 2011 in force
30 Dec 2010 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Kenya
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Competition Act (No. 12 of 2010) including merger control regulation entered into force
On 1 August 2011, Competition Act (No. 12 of 2010) entered into force. The Act defines a merger as an acquisition resulting in a change of control of a business or part thereof, subjecting such mergers to approval by the Competition Authority. The A…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
President signed Competition Act (No. 12 of 2010) including merger control regulation
On 30 December 2010, the President endorsed the text for the Competition Act (No. 12 of 2010). The Act defines a merger as an acquisition resulting in a change of control of a business or part thereof, subjecting such mergers to approval by the Comp…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
signing
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government