Event report

Immigration & Work Permits Webinar with Saclan International

Doing business across borders? Then immigration compliance should be on your leadership agenda - not just HR's.

This morning we hosted an insightful webinar on Immigration, Work Permits & Emerging Regulatory Changes: What Your Business Needs to Know, in partnership with our Member Saclan International

A huge thank you to our expert speaker, Rose Muigai, for sharing practical guidance on navigating Kenya's evolving immigration landscape and helping businesses understand what today's regulatory environment means in practice.

Some of the key takeaways included:
- Immigration is no longer just an administrative process-it is a business planning, governance, and compliance issue.
- A valid entry into Kenya does not automatically authorize employment. Employers must ensure employees, spouses, and dependents hold the appropriate immigration status.
- Compliance responsibilities now extend beyond recruitment to ongoing monitoring, renewals, job roles, work locations, and dependent documentation.
- Businesses should prepare for increased digitalisation, data sharing between government agencies, and more robust compliance checks.
- Early planning is critical. Reviewing work permit categories, auditing foreign employee records, and tracking renewal timelines can help organisations avoid costly delays and penalties.

The discussion also explored sector-specific considerations for hospitality, education, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and other industries employing international talent.

For any organisation employing expatriates, or planning to invest or expand into Kenya, staying informed on immigration requirements is becoming an essential part of good corporate governance.

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed engaging questions during the Q&A session.