KENYA Law and Practice Contributed by: Keega Gakuua, Faith Njeri Njaggah and Alphonse Odido, Keega & Company Advocates
Keega & Company Advocates is a Nairobi-based law firm widely recognised as a premier legal practice for blockchain, virtual assets, and fintech in Kenya, with a core team of four dedicated lawyers support- ed by a wider network of consulting professionals across technology, tax and compliance. The firm’s blockchain and crypto-asset practice advises on VASP licensing, tokenisation, stablecoin regulation, cross-border enforcement, data protection, and intel- lectual property matters, drawing on complementary expertise in commercial law, capital markets, and le-
gal technology. Recent work includes leading a coali- tion with PwC Kenya and major platforms including Busha, Luno, Kotani Pay and Swypt to successfully advocate for the repeal of the 3% Digital Asset Tax before the National Assembly Committee on Finance and National Planning, as well as advising virtual as- set service providers on regulatory readiness and li- cence applications under the VASP Act, 2025, and guiding tokenisation platforms on compliance with the Capital Markets Authority’s sandbox framework.
Authors
Keega Gakuua is the managing partner at Keega & Company
Alphonse Odido is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a commissioner of oaths, recognised for his expertise in virtual assets and digital economy law. He holds an LLM in Legal Technology and Commercial
Advocates, and is a member of the Law Society of Kenya and the Data Protection and Governance Society of Kenya. Keega was instrumental in the elimination of the 3% Digital Asset Tax, representing the industry before parliament, and has been actively involved in shaping Kenya’s VASP regulatory framework. His practice focuses on VASP licensing, tokenisation, stablecoin regulation, and cross-border enforcement.
Law from Swansea University, specialising in blockchain, digital asset liability, and e-commerce regulation. His practice encompasses regulatory compliance, fintech advisory, and technology-driven transactions, guiding businesses through Kenya’s emerging VASP framework. He has advised on blockchain governance, AI‑assisted legal systems, and cross-border digital operations. A member of the Law Society of Kenya, Alphonse combines technical legal knowledge with practical commercial insight to resolve complex, technology-related legal challenges.
Faith Njeri Njaggah is a partner at Keega & Company Advocates, where her primary focus is on fintech and intellectual property. She holds an LLM in Emerging Technologies with distinction from Newcastle University
and is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She is a member of the Law Society of Kenya and the Data Labellers Association. Her expertise spans intellectual property protection for blockchain-based innovations, data privacy compliance under the Data Protection Act, and regulatory advisory for fintech and virtual asset service providers. She has been actively involved in monitoring legal developments in emerging technologies and advising clients on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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