> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cahf.gitbook.io/kenya-legal-policy-and-institutional-review/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cahf.gitbook.io/kenya-legal-policy-and-institutional-review/annex-c-laws-policies-regulations-governing-physical-planning/14.-investment-promotion-act-no.-6-of-2004.md). # 14. Investment Promotion Act, No. 6 of 2004 The purpose of the law is to promote investment by assisting investors in obtaining the licences necessary to invest and by providing other assistance and incentives and for related purposes. ![](https://3363602505-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzXOWBiJTYJM57eEq86or%2Fuploads%2FBNEq44GuKj21jq52MXbV%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=75395661-2f08-47b0-bc9e-861daea58fa1) Quick Link: · The Act provides for the establishment of the [Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest)](http://www.invest.go.ke/) which is a critical agency whose mission is to promote and facilitate domestic and foreign investment in Kenya by advocating for a conducive investment climate, providing accurate information and offering quality services for a prosperous Nation. Importantly, the Authority provides crucial information on the investment climate in Kenya including setting out [key procedures, regulations and requirements](https://eregulations.invest.go.ke/) for investing in different areas of the economy on its website. · Section 4 of the Act and Part III of The Second Schedule provides for licences to which a holder of an investment certificate may be entitled including: development permission and certificate of compliance in line with the physical planning law. This means that holders of investment certificates by the Kenya Investment Authority may enjoy expedited approvals by being issued with development permissions and certificates of compliance. The Authority is also in charge of determining the investment criteria and investment thresholds for the businesses in the special economic zone and maintains records of the enterprises and residents operating in each zone. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://cahf.gitbook.io/kenya-legal-policy-and-institutional-review/annex-c-laws-policies-regulations-governing-physical-planning/14.-investment-promotion-act-no.-6-of-2004.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.