A new era for virtual assets in Kenya is officially underway. The National Treasury has released the Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Regulations, 2026, for public consultation. This isn’t just regulatory paperwork; it is the definitive blueprint that will operationalize the VASP Act of 2025 and dictate how virtual asset businesses are built, licensed, and scaled in Kenya.
The proposed regulatory framework is a collaborative work of the National Treasury, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). It introduces game-changing provisions, including the following:
This is where you come in.
We are calling on all our members, other industry players, and stakeholders: Do not let someone else draft your future.
Dedicate some time to review the framework, challenge any assumptions, and submit your informed feedback.
You may also channel your feedback through VASPA. We will aggregate your perspectives into our official, consolidated response to the National Treasury. Please email your views to secretariat@vaspa.org on or before 3rd April 2026.
VASPA will also hold a virtual town hall soon where the proposed framework will be discussed by industry stakeholders mainly from Kenya. Follow our social media pages: Linkedin, Facebook, and X.
Let’s build a business and regulatory environment that positions Kenya as one of Africa’s leading hubs for virtual assets. Read the draft. Have your say. Shape the future.
The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) is a Pan-African industry body registered as an Incorporated Trustee with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria (CAC IT: 79069970) where it is headquartered. VASPA comprises individual, corporate, and institutional members from across Africa. For more information about us, please visit our website, www.vaspa.org. To become a Patron or Partner of VASPA, visit our Membership page: https://vaspa.org/become-a-member/. Individual and corporate members are also welcomed.
Abuja FCT, Nigeria — In a definitive nod to its growing authority and crucial coordinating role within the virtual asset sector, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) has been officially enlisted by the Nigerian government to be a part of the Virtual Assets Working Group to help steer the country’s ongoing National Risk Assessment (NRA).
In a landscape as dynamic and fragmented as Africa's virtual asset sector and digital economy, making strategic business decisions requires more than just tracking headlines—it requires connecting the dots across regions, frameworks, and jurisdictions. That is why we are incredibly proud to announce the launch of The Meridian, VASPA’s premier monthly policy newsletter. Issue 1 is officially live this month! What is The Meridian?Every month, The Meridian serves as that policy compass you need for the African digital asset sector. We filter out the noise to deliver the following: Regional Pattern Mapping: Tracking how regulatory shifts in hubs like Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa influence and reshape continental cross-border compliance.Data-Driven Depth: Policy, regulatory, and operational analysis designed to help virtual asset service providers (VASPs), compliance officers, and institutional builders make proactive, de-risked strategic decisions.Sovereign Regulatory Forecasting: Moving past anecdote to look at how evolving central bank frameworks and security commission sandboxes impact your bottom line. An Exclusive, Member-Only BriefingTo maintain the integrity of our data and provide unmatched value to our ecosystem, The Meridian is exclusive to VASPA members. It will not be published publicly. Current VASPA Members: Issue 1 has dropped directly into your registered corporate inboxes. Check your mailboxes to read the...
Founded in 2024, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) is a Pan-African industry body registered as an Incorporated Trustee with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria (CAC IT: 79069970), comprising individual, corporate, and institutional members from across Africa. Join us to shape the future of virtual asset in Africa.
