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 in Kenya.
Fee Summary Table
| Item | Fee / Charge |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Road Tanker Driver Certificate application | No fee charged |
| Processing timeline | Approximately 30 days |
| Collection | In person from EPRA offices, with proof of identity |
Source: EPRA’s Petroleum Road Tanker Driver Certificate application guidance.
What You Need
- A valid driving licence with the appropriate heavy/articulated vehicle endorsement
- Several years of heavy commercial vehicle driving experience (commonly required by employers even though not always an EPRA-mandated minimum)
- Completed EPRA Form 5 application
- National ID or passport for identity verification
Why This Certificate Matters for Employment
Many heavy truck driver job postings in Kenya’s petroleum logistics sector explicitly require an EPRA driver certification as a condition of employment — it signals that the driver has been vetted to handle the specific hazards of transporting fuel by road. Even though EPRA charges no fee for the certificate itself, employers typically expect candidates to already hold relevant experience and a Class I (articulated vehicle) licence before applying.
The EPRA driver certification is unusual among Kenyan regulatory approvals in that it’s entirely free, but the roughly 30-day processing time means tanker drivers and their employers should apply well ahead of any expected start date rather than treating it as a same-week formality.
