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Legislation
The legal framework governing KDIC, deposit insurance, and Kenya's banking sector. Official KDIC Acts and regulations are published here when uploaded to the document library.
No legislation PDFs have been published in the library yet. Related reference laws are listed below; full text for many statutes is available on Kenya Law.
Reference
Related legislation
Other Acts commonly referenced alongside deposit insurance and banking supervision. Use Kenya Law for authoritative full text.
Banking Act (Cap. 488)
Governs the licensing and regulation of commercial banks and mortgage finance companies in Kenya.
Microfinance Act, 2006
Governs the licensing and regulation of microfinance banks, whose depositors are also covered by KDIC.
Central Bank of Kenya Act (Cap. 491)
Establishes the Central Bank of Kenya and its mandate, including bank supervision and resolution.
Insolvency Act, 2015
Governs the insolvency and liquidation of companies, including failed financial institutions under KDIC administration.
Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015
Governs procurement by public entities including KDIC.
Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019
Governs the processing of personal data by KDIC and all other entities, including the whistleblower portal.
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For questions about the legal framework governing KDIC or deposit insurance, contact KDIC's Legal & Compliance department.