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Milk Processor Licence Licence Fees / Charges

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Milk Processor Licence Licence Fees / Charges
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 the volume of milk processed per day.

Fee Summary Table

Category Annual Fee (Ksh.) Application Fee (Ksh.) Total (Ksh.)
Processor Licence (above 5,000 litres/day) 25,000 600 25,600
Mini Dairy Licence (3,000–5,000 litres/day, incl. dispensing units) 6,000 600 6,600
Cottage Industry Licence (farm-level processing/value addition) 4,000 600 4,600
Figures reflect KDB's published licence categories and fees for milk processing. Confirm current rates with KDB, since the licence categories and capacity thresholds are reviewed periodically.

What You Need

  • Business registration documents
  • Facility compliant with KDB hygiene and processing standards
  • Completed application form and payment of the prescribed fee
  • Annual renewal, as licences are valid for twelve months

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