Outgoing Chairpeson Hands Over to Successor
Following the appoitment of Hamisi Mwaguya as a non-exective Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Business Registration Service Board, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 17th January 2025 by the Honourable Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor, the outgoing Chairperson, Justice (Rtd) Erastus Githinji officially handed over to the new Chairperson in a brief ceremony held on 6th February 2025 at the BRS offices in Nairobi.
Kenya Yearbook, BRS explore partnership opportunities
The Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) and the Business Registration Service (BRS) are exploring partnership opportunities to enhance public awareness on business listing and access to information.
Business Registrations and Licensing Agency Benchmarking Tour
BRS hosted a delegation from the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) of Tanzania and Zanzibar for a knowledge exchange program in Nairobi with the support of GIZ from 18th to 20th December, 2024
BRS recognized for excellence in digitization & digital innovation
BRS as one of the key pioneers on the eCitizen platform received an award for excellence in digitization & outstanding contribution towards digital innovation at the Ecitizen Anniversary Celebration held on 26th to 28th November 2024 at the KICC in Nairobi...
Kenya Bankers Association Inua Biashara MSME 2024 Edition
BRS as a key stakeholder in the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) sector, participated at the 2024 Kenya Bankers Association Inua Biashara Expo that took place at the KICC on 17th October 2024. ...
BRS tops at the Africa Region Cybersecurity Symposium
BRS participated in the Africa Region Cybersecurity Collaboration Symposium organized by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) where two of our officers successfully completed the cybersecurity training and hackathon, where one officer, Amos Wako achieved a significant milestone by attaining position 1 out of 40 MCDAs in Kenya who participated in the seven rigorous cyber security drills. ...
Africa Round Table, Insol International
The Service participated in the Africa Round Table on Insolvency Reform 2024 forum that took place on 7-8 November 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana. This year's theme was, “Navigating a Changing Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges for African Insolvency Regimes”...
Policyholders Compensation Fund
BRS participated in a capacity building workshop with the Policyholders Compensation Fund from 11th to 15th November 2024. The participants from both offices engaged in various discussions on best practice of Insurance Guaranteed Schemes, Insolvent Insurance Companies (causes, challenges), and discussed the draft 1 Policyholders Compensation Fund Bill.
Commercial Justice Court Users Committee (CJCUC)
The Official Receiver as a member participated in CJCUC meeting on held 19th December 2024 in Nairobi, where members discussed the Tax Laws (Amendment Act) 2024 and had the opportunity to bid farewell to the outgoing Presiding Judge – Justice A. Mabeya and welcome the new Presiding Judge – Justice F. Gikonyo...
BRS STREAMLINES IT’S IN-PERSON SERVICE DELIVERY POINTS
A few years ago, it was inconceivable that one could walk into the Companies’ Registry at Sheria House and find all customers seated, as they waited for their turn to be served at the counter. More often than not, the Companies’ Registry was packed with customers standing in long queues that snaked through the entry/exit point of the registry...
BRS ACTIVATES INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED SERVICE DELIVERY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION
In the modern-day business environment Call Centre’s form an important role in the strategic and operational aspects of organizations...
STATE LAW OFFICE INAUGURAL OPEN DAY
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...
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON COLLATERAL REGISTRY
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....
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED SECRETARIES COURTESY CALL
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.
BRS UNDERTAKES OUTREACH PROGRAMMES DUBBED: “BUSINESS FORMALIZATION 2-WEEKS RAPID ACTION CAMPAIGN”
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”...
CARS, FRIDGES, TVS TOP LIST OF COLLATERAL FOR SH5.1TRN LOANS
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....
PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO SIGNED INTO LAW THE STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL, 2024
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 Succession) Act on 24th April 2024...
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AT BOMAS BEAT NAIROBI”
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....
BRS STRATEGIC PLAN STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATION MEETING
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....
5TH EDITION NATION MEDIA SME CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2024
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, 2024. ...
Business Registration Service promotes financial inclusion
In 2017, the Government sponsored the enactment of the Movable Property Security...
A LAYMAN'S GUIDE TO INSOLVENCY PART 1
What is insolvency?
An individual is insolvent if he/she is unable to discharge his or her debts as...
A layman's guide to insolvency_ Part 2
In Part 1 of this article, we explored the various insolvency procedures that are available to an individual undergoing financial...
Right to Reply: Remove red-tape at the companies registry to spur business growth.
We refer to an opinion piece published in the Business Daily on Tuesday, 24th January, 2023 on page 24, titled “Remove red-tape at companies registry to spur business growth”.
Dormant firms hit the plan to lift corporate veil on true owners
An estimated 60 percent of private firms are yet to disclose a list of their beneficial owners risking fines in the hundreds of thousands of shillings alongside sanctions, including the inability to conduct business with the government.