Legal abroad: Doing business in Kenya

By Kwadwo Sarkodie and Tamsin Travers 2024-03-21T07:00:00

Our series on operating under foreign jurisdictions turns to Kenya, where a familiar legal system and language, and strong dispute resolution processes make for good opportunities

With a growing economy and a commitment to infrastructure development, the Republic of Kenya continues to evolve. Home to one of the tallest skyscrapers in Africa and situated as the business and logistics hub of Central and East Africa, Kenya’s construction market was valued at over $17.3bn in 2023 and is expected to achieve an average annual growth rate of more than 5% between 2024 and 2026.

With a population of over 55 million and with English as one of its two official languages, alongside Swahili, Kenya offers excellent opportunities for foreign construction companies and investors in transport, electricity, housing and manufacturing projects.

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