Food Handler's Medical Certificate Fees

Every person who handles food in a commercial setting — cooks, waitstaff, food packers, market vendors, and butchery workers — is legally required to hold a valid Medical Certificate of Fitness under the Public Health Act. The certificate confirms that the holder is free from communicable diseases, including tuberculosis, typhoid, and skin infections. Issuing Authority: County Public Health Department / Approved Government Health Facility

Certificate Type	Fee (KES)
Initial medical examination and certificate	500 – 1,500
Annual renewal (re-examination)	500 – 1,500
Chest X-ray (where required)	500 – 1,000
Stool and urine tests (where required)	300 – 800
Certificate replacement (lost)	200 – 500

The certificate is typically valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Employers are legally responsible for ensuring that all food-handling employees hold valid certificates. Public health officers may inspect these during routine premises visits.

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