Architectural Professional Registration Fees / Charges, Kenya

Any person wishing to practise architecture professionally in Kenya must be registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS), established under the Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act, Cap. 525 of the Laws of Kenya. Registration follows a multi-stage process: Graduate Member registration on completing an accredited degree, practical experience under a registered architect (typically two years), and then the Professional Practice Examination (PPE). Once registered, practitioners must obtain an annual practising certificate from BORAQS and meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

Architectural Professional Registration Fee Summary Table

Fee Type	Amount	Notes
Graduate Member registration	Confirm with BORAQS	On completion of accredited degree
Professional examination fee	Confirm with BORAQS	Payable on entry to PPE
Annual practising certificate	Confirm with BORAQS	Renewed each year; CPD required
Professional indemnity insurance	Required	Registered persons cannot practise without it

BORAQS fee schedules are updated periodically. Confirm current amounts directly with BORAQS before applying.

Key Requirements

Registered architects must hold an accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree, complete the required period of supervised practical experience, pass the Professional Practice Examination, and annually renew their practising certificate with evidence of CPD compliance. Failure to renew suspends practice rights until the licence is restored.

Contact

Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) P.O. Box 40866-00100, Nairobi Email: info@boraqs.or.ke | Website: boraqs.or.ke

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