Kenya: National Treasury closes consultation on Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026 including user identification requirements

Description

National Treasury closes consultation on Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026 including user identification requirements

On 10 April 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury closes the consultation on the draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026. The Regulations are issued pursuant to section 49 of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 202…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

Hide details
2026-03-17
in consultation

On 17 March 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury opened a consultation on the draf…

2026-04-10
processing consultation

On 10 April 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury closes the consultation on the dr…