ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Special Economic Zones Act
29. Special economic zone enterprises
Edition: 2026-05-15 · In force
29. Special economic zone enterprises
(1)The benefits prescribed in Part VI of this Act shall not accrue to any enterprise unless it holds a valid licence issued by the Authority.(2)The Authority shall grant a licence if the application meets the objectives of this Act, and if the proposed business enterprise—(a)is a company whether or not it is one hundred per cent foreign owned;(b)proposes to engage in any activity or activities eligible to be undertaken by a special economic zone enterprise in the special economic zone;(c)does not have a negative impact on the environment or engage in activities impinging on national security or presenting a health hazard; and(d)conducts business in accordance with the laws for the time being in force save for any exemptions under this Act.(3)A special economic zone developer or operator undertaking, or intending to undertake, activities in a zone designated for midstream or upstream petroleum operations may apply, in the prescribed manner, for a special economic zone enterprise licence under subsection (2) for purposes of undertaking an activity or activities under this Act.