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June 20, 2026
A petroleum pipeline construction permit is the approval issued by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) before anyone can build a crude oil, refined product, or natural gas pipeline...
June 20, 2026
Solar power has become one of the fastest-growing energy solutions in Kenya. Rising electricity costs, frequent power outages, and the increasing affordability of solar technology have encouraged homeowners, businesses, farms,...
June 20, 2026
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) licence is a mandatory legal requirement in Kenya for medium and high-risk projects that may have significant environmental effects. Issued by the National Environment Management...
June 20, 2026
If you are putting up a small-scale development in Kenya — a single residential unit, a small retail kiosk, a borehole, or a minor renovation — you may fall under...
June 20, 2026
Affordable credit remains one of the most important factors for individuals and businesses seeking financing in Kenya. Whether applying for a personal loan, mortgage, business loan, asset financing facility, or...
June 20, 2026
Access to affordable credit is a key consideration for individuals, businesses, and investors in Kenya. Whether you are applying for a personal loan, mortgage, asset financing facility, or business loan,...
June 20, 2026
A Network Facilities Provider (NFP) Tier 1 Licence, issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), authorises a company to build and commercially operate telecommunications infrastructure across the entire country,...
June 20, 2026
A Network Facilities Provider (NFP) Tier 2 Licence, also issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) under the Unified Licensing Framework, permits nationwide deployment of telecommunications infrastructure but with...
June 20, 2026
An Applications Service Provider (ASP) Licence, issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), authorises a company to offer telecommunications services — including mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services, vehicle...
June 20, 2026
A Content Service Provider (CSP) Licence, issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), authorises an entity to deliver content — such as broadcasting content, financial information services, or information...
June 20, 2026
"Electronic Communications Service Provider" is the broad umbrella term the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) uses on its standard licensing form (Application Form for Electronic Communications Services, Form 1-TL-3.7) to...
June 20, 2026
A Central Depository Licence is issued by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to entities that hold and transfer securities in electronic (dematerialised) form on behalf of investors — a role...
June 20, 2026
Full-service telecommunications operators in Kenya — companies offering voice, data, and mobile services such as Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, and Telkom Kenya — are licensed by the Communications Authority of Kenya...
June 20, 2026
A Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) — commonly known as a unit trust or mutual fund — pools money from multiple investors for collective investment in securities, money market instruments, or...
June 20, 2026
An Amateur Radio Station Licence permits hobbyists in Kenya to install and operate amateur ("ham") radio equipment for non-commercial, experimental, and emergency-communication purposes. It is issued by the Communications Authority...
June 20, 2026
An Aircraft Radio Licence authorises the radio communication equipment installed aboard an aircraft to transmit and receive within the aeronautical mobile service. In Kenya, this is licensed by the Communications...
June 20, 2026
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Kenya are licensed by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), typically under the Applications Service Provider (ASP) category if they deliver internet access over leased...
June 20, 2026
The storage and filling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in bulk is a critical link in Kenya's LPG supply chain, regulated by EPRA. This licence authorizes businesses to operate bulk...
June 20, 2026
The Export and Wholesale of Jet A-1 Licence authorizes businesses to engage in the bulk supply and international trade of aviation fuel. This licence, issued by EPRA, is essential for...
June 20, 2026
The Petrol Service Station Construction Permit is a prerequisite for building or modifying fuel retail facilities in Kenya. Issued by EPRA, this permit ensures that all petrol stations meet stringent...
June 20, 2026
The Export and Wholesale of LPG in Bulk Licence authorizes businesses to engage in large-scale LPG trading, including cross-border activities. This licence, issued by EPRA, is critical for Kenya's LPG...
June 20, 2026
The bulk transportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Kenya requires a specialized licence from EPRA, given the hazardous nature of transporting pressurized gas in large quantities. This licence is...
June 20, 2026
The Import, Export and Wholesale of LPG in Bulk Licence is the most comprehensive licence in the LPG sector, authorizing businesses to engage in the full spectrum of LPG trade...
June 20, 2026
The Wholesale of LPG in Cylinders Licence authorizes businesses to distribute LPG cylinders to retailers and directly to consumers in bulk quantities. This licence, issued by EPRA, is essential for...
June 20, 2026
The Transport of LPG in Cylinders Licence authorizes businesses to move filled LPG cylinders from wholesale facilities to retail outlets or directly to consumers. This licence, issued by EPRA, is...
June 20, 2026
The Storage and Filling of LPG in Cylinders Licence authorizes businesses to operate facilities where LPG is decanted from bulk storage into cylinders for distribution. This licence, issued by EPRA,...
June 20, 2026
The LPG Storage and Filling Facility Construction Permit is required for businesses planning to build or modify facilities for LPG cylinder filling operations. Issued by EPRA, this permit ensures that...
June 20, 2026
The Fuel Storage Depot Construction Permit is required for businesses planning to build or expand facilities for bulk storage of petroleum products (excluding LPG). Issued by EPRA, this permit ensures...
June 20, 2026
The LPG Storage Depot Construction Permit is required for businesses planning to build or expand facilities for bulk LPG storage. Issued by EPRA, this permit ensures that LPG depots meet...
June 20, 2026
Electricity generation in Kenya is a liberalized sector regulated by EPRA, with multiple licensed producers supplying power to the national grid. The Electricity Generation Licence authorizes businesses to produce electrical...
June 20, 2026
The Electricity Generation, Distribution and Supply Licence is a comprehensive authorization for businesses to engage in the full electricity value chain. This licence, issued by EPRA, is typically held by...
June 20, 2026
Electrical contractors in Kenya must be licensed by EPRA to ensure that all electrical installation work meets safety and technical standards. The Electrical Contractor Licence authorizes businesses to undertake electrical...

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