Digital Policy Alert logo

Kenya: Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill 2025

Progress

Current status
under deliberation
09 Jan 2025 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Kenya
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

09 Jan 2025
under deliberation

Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill 2025 was introduced

On 9 January 2025, the Kenyan government introduced the Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill 2025, establishing a licensing framework for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The Bill requires entities to obtain a licence from the relevant regu…

Source
Event type law
Action type introduction
Government branch executive
Government body central government

We use cookies and other technologies to perform analytics on our website. By opting in, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platform. See our Privacy Policy to learn more about the use of data and your rights.