Food Hygiene Certificate Fees / Charges, Kenya

A Food Hygiene Certificate (also called a Food Handler's Certificate) is required for all individuals who handle, prepare, or sell food for public consumption in Kenya. It is distinct from the Food Hygiene Licence issued to business premises — the certificate applies to individual food handlers and confirms that the person is medically fit and has no communicable diseases. The certificate is issued by county public health departments or approved health facilities after a medical examination. Nairobi County also offers an online application pathway through its county services portal. The certificate is typically valid for six months and must be renewed thereafter.

Food Hygiene Certificate Fees

Fee Component	Amount (KES)
Medical Examination / Certificate Fee (approved facility)	700–1,000
Nairobi County Online Processing	700–1,000
Private lab / clinic (e.g. Cerba Lancet Kenya)	~750

Common Food Handler Documentation Costs

Document	Cost (KES)	Validity
Food Hygiene / Handler Certificate	700–1,000	6 months
Medical Certificate of Good Health	100–700	Varies
Food Hygiene Licence (business premises)	5,000–10,000+	Annual
County Single Business Permit	5,000–50,000	Annual

How to Obtain the Certificate

Visit an approved county health facility or a KEBS-approved laboratory with your national ID. You will undergo a medical examination covering stool and blood tests to confirm freedom from typhoid, amoeba, and other communicable diseases. For Nairobi County, the service is available online through the Nairobi County portal. Processing is usually completed within one working day. Contact: Ministry of Health, Afya House, Cathedral Road, Nairobi | Tel: +254 20 2717077

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