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Kakamega County

To operate a business in Kakamega County, one needs to obtain a single business permit from the County Government. The cost of the permit varies from one business to the other depending on its location, business type, size and even number of employees.

Land rates clearance certificate

Rates clearance certificate is a document proving that all land rates for a specific property have been paid. This document is issued by the County Government for parcels of land within Kakamega County.

Land rates

Land rates are levies imposed annually on parcels of land based on its value. These rates are payable to the County Government in which the parcel of land is located.

Alcoholic drinks licence

An alcoholic drinks licence is a permit authorizing the sale, manufacture, or distribution of alcoholic beverages. This licence is a legal requirement for anyone intending to engage in alcoholic drinks trade. In Kakamega County this licence is issued by the Alcoholic Drinks Control Directorate.

Outdoor advertisement approval

The County Government of Kakamega issues an outdoor advertisement approval to businesses wishing to display an advertisement publicly. The fee for this approval varies depending on the type, size, duration and placement location of the advertisement.

Parking fees

Kakamega County parking fees are charged by the County Government for vehicles parked in designated areas. These fees are based on the duration of parking and are payable through Mobile USSD *537#.

Nairobi County

Unified business permit

The Unified Business Permit (UBP) in Nairobi City County Government combines multiple licenses and permits needed by businesses in the city into one permit.

Renew business permit

Business permits can be renewed online through the Nairobi eServices Portal.The business permit of the previous year shall contain the business ID which will be keyed in during application for renewal.

Pay for land rates online

Land rates are levies imposed on all parcels of land and payable to the county governments. Upon full payment of all rates, one is issued with the rates clearance certificate which is conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Pay for land receipts in person

Rates clearance certificate

Rates clearance certificate is issued upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Construction permit

Nairobi County issues construction permit which is a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

Kisumu County

Trade licence (Kisumu County)

The County Government of Kisumu issues traders with an interim trading license as they await issuance of the final trade license which is issued within 90 days.

Pay land rates (Kisumu)

Land rates clearance certificate (Kisumu)

Rates clearance certificate is issued by the County government upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Land consent leaseholds (Kisumu)

Before transfer of leasehold property, the owner must seek for consent from the Lands officer which is issued upon application and payment of consent fees.

Construction permit (Kisumu County)

County Government of Kisumu issues construction permit; a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects within the county. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

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Mombasa County

Outdoor advertising

The County Government of Mombasa issues an outdoor advertisement approval to businesses wishing to display an advertisement publicly. The fee for this approval varies depending on the type, size, duration and placement location of the advertisement.

Alcoholic drink licence Mombasa County

The Mombasa Alcoholic Drink license is applied and obtained online through the Mombasa County eservices portal. The license is valid for one calendar year.

Single business permit (Mombasa County)

The Mombasa county business permit is applied online through the Mombasa County eservices portal. Once an application is submitted and payments made, a provisional business permit is issued instantly which allows one to trade before inspections can be done and a final business permit issued. The Mombasa business permits runs for a calendar year.

Pay land rates Mombasa

Rates clearance certificate (Mombasa County)

Rates clearance certificate is issued by the County Government upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Construction permit (Mombasa)

County Government of Mombasa issues construction permit; a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects within the county. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

Kwale County

Uasin Gishu County

County Government of Uasin Gishu issues construction permit; a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects within the county. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

Single Business permit (Uasin Gishu County)

Single business permit for the County Government of Uasin Gishu is applied online through the County Revenue Management System. The permit is valid for calendar year.

Pay land rates (Uasin Gishu)( First time payment)

Rates clearance certificate Uasin Gishu

Rates clearance certificate is issued by the County Government upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Construction permit (Uasin Gishu County)

Kilifi County

Liqour licence Kilifi county

Kilifi County issues a liquor licence which authorises the sale, manufacture, or distribution of alcoholic beverages. This licence is a legal requirement for anyone intending to engage in alcoholic drinks trade within the county.

Business permit Kilifi

To operate a business in Kilifi County one needs to obtain a single business permit from the County Government. The cost of the permit varies from one business to the other depending on its location, business type, size and even number of employees.

Land rates payment (Kilifi)

Rates clearance certificate Kilifi

Rates clearance certificate is issued by the County Government upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Construction permit (Kilifi County)

County Government of Kilifi issues construction permit; a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects within the county. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

Meru County

Single business permit Meru

To operate a business in Meru County one needs to obtain a single business permit from the County Government. The cost of the permit varies from one business to the other depending on its location, business type, size and even number of employees.

Pay land rates Meru

Rates clearance certificate (Meru)

Rates clearance certificate is issued by the County Government upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Construction permit (Meru County)

County Government of Meru issues construction permit; a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects within the county. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

Nyeri County

Liqour licence (Nyeri county)

Nyeri County issues a liquor licence which authorises the sale, manufacture, or distribution of alcoholic beverages. This licence is a legal requirement for anyone intending to engage in alcoholic drinks trade within the county.

Single business permit (Nyeri County)

To operate a business in Nyeri County one needs to obtain a single business permit from the County Government. The cost of the permit varies from one business to the other depending on its location, business type, size and even number of employees.

Pay land rates (Nyeri County)

Rates clearance certificate (Nyeri County)

Rates clearance certificate is issued by the County Government upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Construction permit (Nyeri County)

County Government of Nyeri issues construction permit; a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects within the county. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

Laikipia County

Liqour licence (Laikipia County)

Laikipia County issues a liquor licence which authorises the sale, manufacture, or distribution of alcoholic beverages. This licence is a legal requirement for anyone intending to engage in alcoholic drinks trade within the county.

Single business permit (Laikipia County)

Laikipia County business permit process is manual and applications are done at the the sub county offices. The validity period of the business permit is one calendar year.

Land Rates Payment - Laikipia County

Rates clearance certificate (Laikipia County)

Rates clearance certificate is issued by the County Government upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Construction permit (Laikipia County)

County Government of Laikipia issues construction permit; a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects within the county. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

Nakuru County

Unified trade permit Nakuru

The unified business permit combines the various licenses needed to operate a business in Nakuru County which include : fire, food, health, and advertising, into a single permit.

The applicant can obtain the unified trade permit from the zone where the business is located which include: Zone A : (Nakuru ,East, West and Naivasha); Zone B: (Molo, Njoro, Bahati, Gilgil); Zone C: (Kuresoi, South, North, Rongai, Subukia).

Pay land rates in Nakuru

Land rates in Nakuru County can be paid in the various zones which include: Zone A : (Nakuru ,East, West and Naivasha); Zone B: (Molo, Njoro, Bahati, Gilgil); Zone C: (Kuresoi, South, North, Rongai, Subukia).

Rates clearance certificate - Nakuru

Rates clearance certificate is issued by the County Government upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Construction permit Nakuru

County Government of Nakuru issues construction permit; a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects within the county. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

The procedure of obtaining this permit can be done through eservices portal by a registered architect, physical planner or an engineer.

Nyandarua County

Trade licence - Nyandarua

To operate a business in Nyandarua County one needs to obtain a trade licence from the County Government. The cost of the licence varies from one business to the other depending on its location, business type, size and even number of employees.

Pay land rates in Nyandarua county

Rates clearance certificate- Nyandarua

Rates clearance certificate is issued by the County Government upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Construction permit Nyandarua

County Government of Nyandarua issues construction permit; a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects within the county. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

Makueni County

Sand harvesting/ transportation licence

The Makueni County Sand conservation and Utilization Authority coordinates, supervises and regulates sand conservation and utilization for sustainable environmental and socio-economic development in the county. The authority issues a sand harvesting/transportation license to investors undertaking sand havrvesting and transportation business.

Survey maps

A land survey map is a specialized map of a parcel of land that determines and delineates boundary locations, building locations and physical features . Survey maps for parcels of land located in Makueni County can be obtained from the Department of Lands Urban Planning and Development department in Wote.

Pay land rates

Department of Lands Urban Planning and Development Makueni County collects land rates for parcels of land located in the county. A property statement is issued upon payment as proof of payment.

Rates clearance certificate

The Department of Lands Urban Planning and Development in Makueni County issues a rates clearance to land parcels that have cleared land rates upon request. The rates clearance certificate is valid for 3 months.

Alcoholic drinks licence

The Makueni County Directorate of Liquor Licensing and Control, under the County Department of Devolution, Public participation, County Administration and Special Programs, is responsible for liquor licensing and control at the county level.

Construction permit Makueni

Makueni County Department of Lands Urban Planning and Development issues construction permits to developers who wants to build new structures, engage in construction on an existing structure for expansion or repair upon approval.

Single business permit Makueni

Makueni County issues a unified business permit to businesses located in the county through the various Ward Revenue offices.

Lamu County

Construction permit

County Government of Lamu issues construction permit; a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects within the county. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

Land Rates

Land rates clearance certificate

Rates clearance certificate is issued by the County Government upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Single business permit Lamu

To operate a business in Lamu County one needs to obtain a single business permit from the County Government. The cost of the permit varies from one business to the other depending on its location, business type, size and even number of employees.

Busia County

Single business permit

To operate a business in Busia County one needs to obtain a single business permit from the County Government. The cost of the permit varies from one business to the other depending on its location, business type, size and even number of employees.

Construction permit

County Government of Busia issues construction permit; a building approval that allows one to legally proceed with construction or renovation projects within the county. This approval ensures that construction works meet established standards and regulations, protecting public health and safety.

Outdoor advertisement approval

The County Government of Busia issues an outdoor advertisement approval to businesses wishing to display an advertisement publicly. The fee for this approval varies depending on the type, size, duration and placement location of the advertisement.

Land rates clearance certificate

Rates clearance certificate is issued by the County Government upon full payment of all land rates; it's a conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid.

Land rates

Kajiado County

Single business permit Kajiado

Alcoholic drinks licence - Kajiado

Food hygiene certifificate

Narok County

Single business permit

Alcoholics drinks licence

Land rates receipt

Construction permit

Food Hygiene licence

Siaya County

Single Business Permit

Alcoholic drinks licence

Food Hygiene Certificate

Construction permit

Outdoor Advertisement

Land Rates

Homabay County

Single business permit

Kirinyaga County

Single business permit

Construction permit Kirinyaga

Alcoholic drinks licence

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