Kenyan Authorities Mandate Registration and Seek Compliance from Businesses - November 2025

Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur has demanded that global payment firms Mastercard and Visa provide details on their tax remittances and data protection compliance in Kenya. In another regulatory action, the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has mandated that all sugar re-packaging firms must register by November 17, 2025. This directive aims to enhance product traceability and enforce quality standards within the sugar industry. Meanwhile, in the fintech sector, the Chumz app, which helps foster a savings culture, operates with a license it received from the Capital Markets Authority in 2022.