In a Gazette Notice dated January 2, 2026, Registrar of Companies Damaris Lukwo said the affected firms are set to be struck off the companies’ register beginning April unless objections are raised within the stipulated period.
According to the notice, the companies earmarked for dissolution operate across a wide range of sectors, including consultancy, private security, media, publishing, building and construction, transport, supply and logistics.
Other affected firms offer services in education, electrical works, insurance, internet provision, milling, branding, cleaning, and management services.
“The Registrar of Companies gives notice, pursuant to Section 894(3) of the Companies Act, that the names of the companies specified hereunder shall be struck off from the Register of Companies,” the notice states.
Lukwo further announced a 90-day window for shareholders, creditors, employees or any interested parties to raise objections and show cause why the firms should not be removed from the registry.
“The companies shall be struck off the register at the expiry of three months from the date of publication of this notice, unless cause is shown to the contrary,” the notice adds.
The move forms part of an intensified government campaign to enforce compliance and ensure accuracy in the operations and records of registered companies across the country.
Under Kenyan law, a company may cease operations either through voluntary dissolution or by being struck off the register by the Registrar of Companies, who operates under the Business Registration Services (BRS).
BRS is a state corporation established under the Companies Act of 2015 and operates within the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Justice.
A company may be deregistered for several reasons, including failure to file annual returns, prolonged inactivity, or following a court order directing its dissolution.
However, the law also provides exceptions. In some cases, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) may apply for the suspension of a company’s dissolution if there is an ongoing tax dispute or unresolved tax obligations.
The announcement has sparked concern among workers and job seekers, particularly as many of the affected firms operate in labour-intensive sectors already grappling with economic pressures.
Labour experts warn that the closures could worsen unemployment levels if affected companies fail to regularise their status within the notice period.
The Registrar’s office has urged companies listed in the notice to urgently review their compliance status and take corrective action where necessary to avoid deregistration.
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