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BRS ACTIVATES INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED SERVICE DELIVERY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION  By: Otieno Otiego In the modern-day business environment Call Centre’s form an important role in the strategic and operational aspects of organizations. Call Centers are designed and operationalized to provide customers with timely access to information. Call Centre also provide efficient […]

5TH EDITION NATION MEDIA SME CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2024 By: Otieno Otiego Business Registration Service (BRS) participated as an exhibitor at the 5th Nation Media #SMEEXPO2024 themed “Advancing Sustainable Economic Growth for SMEs through Green Financing Initiatives” that took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Courtyard in Nairobi from 20th – 22nd March,

BRS STRATEGIC PLAN STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATION MEETING By: Otieno Otiego BRS convened a strategic plan stakeholder validation meeting in Nairobi. The meeting is in line with the National Treasury and Economic Planning revised guidelines for preparation of the Fifth-Generation Strategic Plans, 2023-2027. The Service received feedback and input from stakeholders in attendance on the proposed BRS

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AT BOMAS BEAT NAIROBI By: Otieno Otiego BRS led by the Director General, Kenneth Gathuma undertook a tree planting exercise at Bomas Beat Forest in collaboration with the Kenya Forest Service planted 1100 tree seedlings. The exercise is in line with our Performance Contracting requirement and with the National Tree Growing, and Restoration

PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO SIGNED INTO LAW THE STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL, 2024 By: Otieno Otiego  In a significant move towards enhanced transparency and accountability in the registration and operations of Trusts in Kenya, President William Ruto signed into law the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2024, that amends various provisions of the Trustees (Perpetual

  CARS, FRIDGES, TVS TOP LIST OF COLLATERAL FOR SH5.1TRN LOANS  By: Brian Ambani, Business Daily  More Kenyans are mortgaging household items including televisions, fridges, tables, and sofa sets to secure loans as borrowers turn to expensive short-term credit to meet daily needs after real wages dropped for the fourth consecutive year. The Business Registration

BRS UNDERTAKES OUTREACH PROGRAMMES DUBBED: “BUSINESS FORMALIZATION 2-WEEKS RAPID ACTION CAMPAIGN”  By: Otieno Otiego On May 14 to June 6, 2024, the Service embarked on a public awareness and sensitization drive, dubbed “business formalization 2-weeks rapid action campaign” where we reached approximately one million Kenyans exposures through the various media platforms through on ground activation,

INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED SECRETARIES COURTESY CALL  By: Otieno Otiego The Institute of Certified Secretaries led by the Chairman, FCS Joshua Wambua paid a courtesy call on Mr. Kenneth Gathuma, Director General, Business Registration Service at our offices in Upper Hill, Nairobi. The meeting focused on key strategic areas of collaborations between the Institute & BRS,

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON COLLATERAL REGISTRY By: Otieno Otiego BRS with support of the Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) convened a stakeholder engagement on the draft Bills on Movable Property Security Rights & Hire Purchase at a Nairobi Hotel. This follows a call for public participation on May 14, 2024. Other key issues deliberated included; tax incentives

STATE LAW OFFICE INAUGURAL OPEN DAY  By: Otieno Otiego On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the Business Registration Service (BRS) joined the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice for the inaugural Open Day at Sheria House, Nairobi. The Hon. Attorney General Dorcas Oduor officiated the event. The Open Day brought together all departments