At Otieno Aballah Advocates, we provide cutting-edge legal advisory services in blockchain and cryptocurrency law for individuals, startups, and companies operating in the rapidly evolving digital assets and Web3 ecosystem in Kenya and beyond. As blockchain technology continues to transform finance, identity management, real estate, gaming, and supply chain systems, we offer clear legal guidance that helps you innovate legally, securely, and confidently.

Whether you’re launching a crypto exchange, building a decentralized app (dApp), issuing tokens, or exploring smart contract adoption, our skilled team of blockchain lawyers in Kenya ensures that your technology aligns with Kenyan laws, evolving global standards, and sector-specific regulations.

Our Blockchain Technology Legal Services in Kenya Include:

• • Blockchain Regulatory Compliance
    Navigating Kenya’s emerging regulatory framework for blockchain, digital assets, and cryptocurrency—helping clients align with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Communications Authority, and Data Protection Act requirements.
  • Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Advisory
    Legal support for crypto exchanges, wallet providers, OTC brokers, and DeFi platforms including advisory on virtual asset classification, risk mitigation, and taxation.
  • Tokenization & Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
    Legal structuring and due diligence for utility tokens, security tokens, NFTs, and initial coin offerings, with a focus on investor protection, KYC/AML compliance, and smart contract validation.
  • Smart Contracts & Blockchain Agreements
    Drafting, reviewing, and enforcing smart contracts, licensing agreements, and blockchain-based terms of service—ensuring they are enforceable and aligned with Kenyan contract law.
  • Fintech & Crypto Licensing Support
    Guiding clients through licensing and sandbox applications under Kenya’s evolving fintech regulatory landscape, including engagements with CBK, CMA, and the Blockchain & AI Taskforce initiatives.
  • NFTs, Gaming & Web3 Platforms
    Legal advisory for creators, developers, and platforms working in blockchain gaming, NFT marketplaces, and metaverse projects, with emphasis on intellectual property, royalties, and compliance.
  • Cross-Border Blockchain Projects
    Support for Kenyan and international entities involved in global blockchain projects including cross-border payments, stablecoins, remittances, and DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) governance.
  • Dispute Resolution in Blockchain & Crypto Matters
    Legal representation in disputes involving smart contract failures, token fraud, breach of blockchain-based agreements, and crypto-asset recovery.