Kenya: Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 (Act No. 20 of 2025) including user identification requirement enters into force with grace period
Description
Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 (Act No. 20 of 2025) including user identification requirement enters into force with grace period
On 4 November 2025, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 (Act No. 20 of 2025) including user identification requirement enters into force with one-year grace period for existing providers. Under Part V of the Act, all virtual asset service p…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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2025-04-08
under deliberation
2025-10-15
adopted
2025-11-04
in grace period