The Business Registration Service Act, 2015 (the Business Registration Service Act) which was assented to on 11th September, 2015 came into force on 6th November, 2015. Observers say that the Business Registration Service Act was enacted for purposes of attaining the goal of making Kenya a more attractive business destination.
The purpose of the Business Registration Service Act is to ensure the effective administration of laws relating to the incorporation, registration, operation and management of companies, partnerships and firms.
The Business Registration Service Act establishes the Business Registration Service which shall be governed by a Board of Directors who shall consist of (i) a chairperson; (ii) the Solicitor-General or his representative; (iii) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to trade; (iv) the Principal Secretary in the National Treasury; (v) four other members; and (vi) the Registrar-General. In December, 2015, Carol Musyoka was appointed as the Chair of the newly formed Business Registration Service Board.