The Registrar of Companies in Kenya, Damaris Lukwo, has announced plans to shut down nearly 300 companies within the next three months. This action, affecting various key sectors, could put thousands of jobs at risk.

• 293 firms are slated for removal from the register starting May this year.
• The companies have three months to provide reasons why they should remain registered, as per a gazette notice published on Friday, February 6, 2026.
• Affected sectors include construction and engineering, technology-driven solutions, transport and logistics, manufacturing and industrial services, tourism and travel, and advertising, media, and creative companies.
• Companies can be struck off for failing to file annual returns, appearing partially closed, or no longer doing business, under the Companies Act of 2015.