Import and export of goods with Kenya — a bilingual EN/RU contract for the bank in 5 minutes. CISG not ratified, settlements in USD
Choose contract type →Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Kenyan partner
A Russian company purchases goods from a Kenyan supplier: tea, coffee, flowers, leather goods, and geothermal products.
A Russian company sells goods to a Kenyan buyer: metals, fertilizers, wheat, and machinery products.
A Russian company receives services from a Kenyan contractor: IT (Nairobi tech hub), consulting.
A Russian company provides services to a Kenyan client: education, energy, IT.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
Kenya has not ratified the CISG. English common law and the Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 31) apply — specify the governing law explicitly.
No CISG · specify lawKES (Kenyan shilling) is used for domestic settlements. International contracts are denominated in USD. SWIFT transfers go through Kenyan commercial banks.
USD · KES domesticThe Russian resident is required to repatriate proceeds within the deadlines set in the contract. For amounts from 3 million RUB, a unique contract registration number (UNC) is issued.
173-FZ · repatriationNairobi is the largest business center in East Africa. Kenyan companies often act as intermediaries for shipments to Uganda, Tanzania, and other countries in the region.
EAC · East African hubAnswers to the most common questions
Kenya is the largest economy in East Africa and a key trade hub for the region. Nairobi ranks among the continent's leading business centers.
The contract should state the Company Registration Number and the PIN (KRA tax identification number). Verification is available through Kenya's companies register (ecitizen.go.ke).
Kenya has not ratified the CISG. English common law and the Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 31) apply. For disputes, arbitration at the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) or the ICC is recommended.
USD is the standard currency for international contracts with Kenya. SWIFT transfers operate through major Kenyan banks (Equity Bank, KCB, Standard Chartered Kenya).
The Port of Mombasa is the main sea gateway for Kenya and all of East Africa. From Black Sea ports via the Suez Canal, transit takes 18–25 days.