East Africa's Corporate Immigration Advisory Firm
Strategic immigration guidance for the organizations shaping Kenya's economy
CKN Civis Africa Limited advises multinational corporations, investors and international professionals on every dimension of corporate immigration and international mobility in Kenya — with the rigor of a global advisory firm and the market fluency only a Kenyan-based practice can offer.
Why organizations trust CKN Civis Africa
- Years of legal practice behind the firm's leadership
- 10+
- Corporate immigration is our exclusive focus
- 100%
- Access to a senior advisor from your first call
- Direct
- Structured, trackable case management
- Always
Sister Company: CKN Advocates LLP
Backed by a legal practice tracing its origins to 2017 as C.K Nyabuto Advocates, which became CKN Advocates LLP in 2023 — full-service legal capability alongside our specialist immigration advisory.
Specialist Focus
Corporate immigration and international mobility is our exclusive area of practice, not one service line among many.
Regulatory Compliance
Advisory practice aligned with current Kenyan immigration law and regulatory requirements.
Client Confidentiality
Every engagement is handled under strict confidentiality, from first consultation onward.
Full-Spectrum Corporate Immigration Services
From a single work permit to a multi-country mobility program, every service is delivered with the same senior-level advisory standard.
Corporate Immigration & Compliance
Strategic immigration advisory, corporate structuring and regulatory compliance for multinational employers operating in Kenya.
ExploreWork Permits & Visas
Every permit class, pass, visa and appeal required to place and keep talent in Kenya legally.
ExploreResidence, Citizenship & Investment
Residence pathways, citizenship routes and investor immigration planning for individuals and families.
ExploreWhy Organizations Choose CKN Civis Africa
Specialist Expertise
Corporate immigration is our exclusive focus, not one practice area among many.
Executive Advisory
Direct access to senior advisors, not a queue of junior case handlers.
Technology-Enabled Process
Structured, transparent case tracking replaces opaque, email-only updates.
Dedicated Case Managers
One accountable point of contact from first consultation to final decision.
Cross-Border Capability
Kenya is our direct area of practice. For moves involving Uganda, Tanzania or Rwanda we coordinate trusted local counsel and manage the programme end to end.
Industries We Serve
Sector-specific expertise across the industries most active in Kenya's foreign investment and talent landscape.
How We Work
A structured, transparent process from first conversation to final decision.
Consultation
We start by understanding your circumstances, objectives and timeline.
Eligibility Assessment
We assess which pathway applies and confirm the requirements to meet it.
Documentation
We compile and verify every required document before submission.
Application Preparation
We prepare a complete, accurate application built to withstand scrutiny.
Submission & Follow-up
We lodge the application and manage all follow-up with authorities.
Decision & Ongoing Support
We support you through the decision and whatever comes next.
Featured Insights
Analysis and guidance from our advisory team on Kenyan corporate immigration.
Planning a Multi-Country Executive Relocation
How to sequence immigration, tax and logistics planning for complex executive moves.
hr advisoryAn HR Guide to Onboarding Foreign Employees Compliantly
A practical onboarding checklist for HR teams bringing on foreign talent in Kenya.
immigration complianceAvoiding the Most Common Immigration Compliance Gaps
The recurring compliance gaps we see in corporate workforce audits, and how to close them.
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