The Registrar of Companies has announced that 81 firms have filed for self-dissolution, and by the end of the year, these companies could be deregistered if no objections are raised within three months.
In a notice, the Registrar invited the public to show cause why the companies should not be struck off from the Register of Companies.
“The Registrar of Companies gives notice that the names of the companies specified hereunder shall be struck off from the Register of Companies at the expiry of three months from the date of publication of this Notice and invites any person to show cause why the companies should not be struck off from the Register of Companies,” the notice read.
This announcement came a few days after the Deputy Registrar of Companies, Hiram Gachugi, stated that 109 companies were chopped off on October 3, 2025.
Prior to the closure of the 109 companies, Gachugi issued a notice on September 6, stating that 74 firms were to be deregistered and there was no subject to objection by the end of November 2025.
“Pursuant to section 897 (4) of the Companies Act, it is notified for the information of the general public that the following companies are dissolved and their names have been struck off the Register of Companies with effect from the date of publication of this notice," Gachugi stated in a gazette notice.
Gachugi announced that the companies that ceased to operate in the country, effective September 29, 2025, were from real estate, construction, IT, hospitality, general and merchant.
Gichugi added that a further 78 companies have also been given notice of dissolution.
Joyce Koech, Registrar of Companies, on January 3, 2025, revealed that 202 companies had officially closed countrywide.
"Pursuant to section 897 (4) of the Companies Act, 2015, it is notified for information of the general public that the following companies are dissolved and their names have been struck off the Register of Companies with effect from the date of publication of this notice," the notice read
She did not disclose the specific reasons for the dissolution of the companies. Apart from the 202, another 116 businesses were put on notice for intended self-dissolution at the time.
Several firms in the country have been deregistered due to prolonged inactivity, while others have voluntarily applied for closure to avoid legal issues.
