Regulatory notes
It is nine written policies, not four: Kenya VASP reg. 6(2)(f)
The four-policy list circulating for Kenya VASP applications comes from the March 2026 draft. Legal Notice 134 reg. 6(2)(f) lists nine, and the list is open.
Kenya stablecoin issuer licence: the KES 300m question
Kenya stablecoin issuers face KES 300m paid-up capital under LN 134, full reserve backing and a 30% local holding rule. Deadline 4 November 2026.
Kenya VASP capital requirements 2026: the full LN 134 table
Kenya's VASP capital table under Legal Notice 134: KES 300m for stablecoin issuers down to nil for advisers, plus who regulates what.
CBK vs CMA: which regulator licenses your Kenyan crypto business?
Kenya splits VASP supervision between the CBK and the CMA. Which regulator licenses you decides your capital figure. Deadline: 4 November 2026.
Kenya's 4 November 2026 VASP deadline, explained
Existing virtual-asset providers in Kenya must be licensed by 4 November 2026 under Legal Notice 134. There is no transitional relief — here is what to settle before the window opens.
Get the note when something actually changes
The UK gateway, Kenya's VASP Act and Brazil's BCB regime. Only when a rule, date or figure moves — and primary sources are always marked separately from press reporting.