The main law that regulates the use of electronic signatures in Kenya is the Information and Communication Act. It establishes the legal framework for the use of electronic signatures. Except that, supplemental provisions for the use of electronic signatures are provided in various laws, including Law of Contract Act, Survey Act, Registration of Documents Act, and Land Act.
Types of Electronic Signatures in Kenya
Kenyan laws support the two-tier electronic signature system differentiating a simple and an advanced electronic signatures.
A simple electronic signature is a data in electronic form affixed to or logically associated with other electronic data which may be used to identify the signatory in relation to the data message and to indicate the signatory's approval of the information contained in the data message.
An advanced electronic signature is an electronic signature which meets the following requirements:
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It is uniquely linked to the signatory.
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It is capable of identifying the signatory.
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It is created using means that the signatory keeps under their sole control.
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It is capable of identifying any changes made to the document after it was signed.
Recognition of Electronic Signatures in Kenya
Electronic signatures are widely recognized in Kenya. The rules provide that:
The contract shall not be denied validity or enforceability solely on the ground that it was executed in electronic form.
When a law provides that information or other matter shall be in writing, then such requirement is satisfied if the information is made available in an electronic form and accessible for further reference.
Also, under the Evidence Act, electronic signatures and documents are generally admissible in court as evidence.
That said, when a law requires a signature of a person, that requirement is met if a person uses an advanced electronic signature issued by a certified authority under the Kenyan laws.
pdfFiller electronic signatures qualify as a simple electronic signatures in Kenya.
When a Person Cannot Use Electronic Signatures in Kenya
Under the law, traditional signatures are required for signing wills and negotiable instruments, such as checks, promissory notes, and bills of exchange. In most other cases, the use of electronic signatures in Kenya is generally permitted. However, it is important to consider specific legal restrictions on the use of electronic signatures and situations where only advanced electronic signatures are acceptable.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. This page provides a background on the legal framework for electronic signatures in the respective country. This page is not legal advice and should not be used or relied upon as legal advice. You should seek legal counsel regarding any legal questions you have regarding the use of electronic signatures in this jurisdiction. To the maximum extent permitted by law, airSlate provides this page and the material on this page on an “as-is” basis. airSlate disclaims and makes no representation or warranty of any kind with respect to this page or the material on this page, express, implied, or statutory, including representations, guarantees, or warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or accuracy.
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