Dairy farmer groups and individual farmers engaged in collecting, bulking, or marketing raw milk in Kenya require a Primary Producer Licence from the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB), under the Dairy...
A reconnaissance permit is the lighter-weight, shorter-duration counterpart to the reconnaissance licence, valid for up to one year and issued for a specific county rather than a broader area. Fee...
A prospecting permit grants a more limited, often smaller-scale right to prospect for minerals compared to a full prospecting licence, and is commonly used by small and medium operators. Fee...
A mining permit authorises smaller-scale mineral extraction, sitting below a full mining licence in both scope and cost. It suits operators working smaller deposits or shorter-term extraction projects. Fee Summary...
An artisanal mining permit formalises small-scale, manual or semi-mechanised mining typically carried out by individuals or small groups, bringing them into Kenya's formal mineral rights framework. Fee Summary Table Item...
A retention licence allows a prospecting licence holder to "park" a mineral discovery — retaining exclusive rights over it — when market conditions, infrastructure, or financing aren't yet right for...
A mining licence authorises commercial-scale extraction of minerals within a defined area and is generally the endpoint of the exploration pathway that begins with reconnaissance and prospecting. It is granted...
A prospecting licence grants the holder an exclusive right to search for minerals within a defined licence area, following an approved work programme. It is the step up from reconnaissance...
A reconnaissance licence allows a company to carry out preliminary, non-intrusive mineral exploration in Kenya — aerial, geophysical, geochemical, and geological surveys plus limited surface sampling — without drilling, trenching,...
This is the permit every prospective fuel station owner in Kenya needs before constructing a petrol station — covering canopy, pumps, underground tanks, and forecourt. It is issued by EPRA...
A fuel consumer site is a facility where an organisation stores and dispenses fuel for its own vehicles or machinery rather than for public retail — think factories, large fleets,...
A petroleum jetty — used for loading and offloading petroleum products from marine vessels, as seen at facilities like the Kipevu Oil Terminal in Mombasa — requires a construction permit...
Businesses processing raw milk into dairy products in Kenya require a Processor Licence from the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB), under the Dairy Industry Act, Cap 336. Fees scale according to...
Facilities that bulk and cool raw milk before it moves on to processing or further marketing require a Cooling Plant Licence from the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB), under the Dairy...
Before ground is broken on a petroleum refinery in Kenya, the project proponent must secure a construction permit from EPRA. This permit confirms that the proposed refinery's design, siting, and...
Every registered pharmacist in Kenya must hold a valid annual practice licence before dispensing, compounding, or offering any pharmaceutical care. This requirement is set out under Section 9C of the...
Class C covers commercial light trucks and pickups, sitting above private cars but below the heavier goods vehicle classes. It's a common licence for delivery drivers and small commercial fleet...
Class B is Kenya's most common driving licence category, covering private cars, SUVs, and small vans not exceeding 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight. Most first-time car drivers in Kenya apply...
Class A covers motorcycles and related two/three-wheeled vehicles in Kenya's NTSA driving licence framework. Riders as young as 16 can apply for this class with parental consent, making it the...
Before enrolling in driving lessons in Kenya, every learner must obtain a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). It legally permits supervised practice driving...
Waste management licensing in Kenya covers a family of related NEMA authorisations: transporting waste, operating treatment or recovery facilities, running disposal sites, and exporting or transiting waste across borders. Each...
Environmental auditing is the annual self-assessment process that licensed projects in Kenya must undertake to demonstrate ongoing compliance with their EIA licence conditions and environmental management plans. Unlike the EIA...
Anyone planning an activity likely to emit noise or vibrations above permissible levels — fireworks displays, demolitions, firing ranges, or heavy industrial operations — needs a permit from NEMA under...
Class F covers specialised and agricultural machinery — vehicles and equipment outside the standard car, truck, and bus categories, such as certain self-propelled farm or industrial machines. Fee Summary Table...
Class E covers buses and large public service vehicles, making it essential for anyone seeking employment as a bus or large matatu driver in Kenya's public transport sector. Fee Summary...
Class D covers heavy goods vehicles — lorries, large trucks, and trailers — and is aimed at drivers seeking employment in long-haul freight, construction logistics, or heavy commercial transport. Fee...
Class G is specifically geared toward tractors and other agricultural vehicles, relevant to commercial farm operators, agricultural contractors, and rural transport businesses using tractor-drawn equipment on public roads. Fee Summary...
A PSV licence (commonly referred to as a PSV badge) authorises a driver to operate vehicles carrying passengers for hire or reward — matatus, buses, taxis, and similar commercial passenger...
A motor vehicle hire licence is required for businesses renting out vehicles — including tourist service vehicle hire — and is issued by the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) under the...
Commercial vehicles carrying passengers or goods for hire in Kenya require a Road Service Licence from NTSA, which authorises the specific vehicle (not just the driver) to operate commercially on...
In the petroleum sector, "driver certification" refers specifically to the Petroleum Road Tanker Driver Certificate issued by EPRA — a mandatory qualification for anyone driving a tanker transporting petroleum products...
Operating a driving school in Kenya requires registration and licensing with NTSA, with fees that vary by the class or category of training the school is authorised to offer. Fee...