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A mining permit authorises smaller-scale mineral extraction, sitting below a full mining licence in both scope and cost. It suits […]

An artisanal mining permit formalises small-scale, manual or semi-mechanised mining typically carried out by individuals or small groups, bringing them

A retention licence allows a prospecting licence holder to "park" a mineral discovery — retaining exclusive rights over it —

A mining licence authorises commercial-scale extraction of minerals within a defined area and is generally the endpoint of the exploration

A prospecting licence grants the holder an exclusive right to search for minerals within a defined licence area, following an

A reconnaissance licence allows a company to carry out preliminary, non-intrusive mineral exploration in Kenya — aerial, geophysical, geochemical, and

This is the permit every prospective fuel station owner in Kenya needs before constructing a petrol station — covering canopy,

A fuel consumer site is a facility where an organisation stores and dispenses fuel for its own vehicles or machinery

A petroleum jetty — used for loading and offloading petroleum products from marine vessels, as seen at facilities like the

Businesses processing raw milk into dairy products in Kenya require a Processor Licence from the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB), under

Facilities that bulk and cool raw milk before it moves on to processing or further marketing require a Cooling Plant

Before ground is broken on a petroleum refinery in Kenya, the project proponent must secure a construction permit from EPRA.

Every registered pharmacist in Kenya must hold a valid annual practice licence before dispensing, compounding, or offering any pharmaceutical care.

Class C covers commercial light trucks and pickups, sitting above private cars but below the heavier goods vehicle classes. It's

Class B is Kenya's most common driving licence category, covering private cars, SUVs, and small vans not exceeding 3,500 kg

Class A covers motorcycles and related two/three-wheeled vehicles in Kenya's NTSA driving licence framework. Riders as young as 16 can

Before enrolling in driving lessons in Kenya, every learner must obtain a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) from the National Transport

Waste management licensing in Kenya covers a family of related NEMA authorisations: transporting waste, operating treatment or recovery facilities, running

Environmental auditing is the annual self-assessment process that licensed projects in Kenya must undertake to demonstrate ongoing compliance with their

Anyone planning an activity likely to emit noise or vibrations above permissible levels — fireworks displays, demolitions, firing ranges, or

Class F covers specialised and agricultural machinery — vehicles and equipment outside the standard car, truck, and bus categories, such

Class E covers buses and large public service vehicles, making it essential for anyone seeking employment as a bus or

Class D covers heavy goods vehicles — lorries, large trucks, and trailers — and is aimed at drivers seeking employment

Class G is specifically geared toward tractors and other agricultural vehicles, relevant to commercial farm operators, agricultural contractors, and rural

A PSV licence (commonly referred to as a PSV badge) authorises a driver to operate vehicles carrying passengers for hire

A motor vehicle hire licence is required for businesses renting out vehicles — including tourist service vehicle hire — and

Commercial vehicles carrying passengers or goods for hire in Kenya require a Road Service Licence from NTSA, which authorises the

In the petroleum sector, "driver certification" refers specifically to the Petroleum Road Tanker Driver Certificate issued by EPRA — a

Operating a driving school in Kenya requires registration and licensing with NTSA, with fees that vary by the class or

A petroleum pipeline construction permit is the approval issued by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) before anyone can

Solar power has become one of the fastest-growing energy solutions in Kenya. Rising electricity costs, frequent power outages, and the

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) licence is a mandatory legal requirement in Kenya for medium and high-risk projects that may