ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Companies (General) Regulations
12. Criteria for determining offensive or undesirable names
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
12. Criteria for determining offensive or undesirable names
The Registrar is required to apply the following criteria in determining whether a particular name is offensive or undesirable or contrary to the public interest—(a)the name includes "co-operative", "society" or "trade union "or any variant or synonym of those words;(b)the name suggests an association with, or the patronage of, the State or any of its agencies, unless there are circumstances that justify its use;(c)the name suggests an association with, or the patronage of, a foreign government or an embassy, high commission or consulate representing such a government in Kenya;(d)the name suggests an association with, or the patronage of, a county government;(e)the name comprises an acronym that will render its use vague or uncertain;(f)the name includes a name that is identical or confusingly similar to a registered trade mark unless a document signed by the owner of the trade mark and indicating consent to its use is provided;(g)the name is such that the Registrar believes on reasonable grounds that there is reasonable possibility that it could offend members of a particular community or ethnic or racial group.