Get a Kitui County fire safety inspection and compliance certificate for business premises
County Government of Kitui · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Have Kitui County inspect your business for fire safety (from KSh 500 for a small shop or kiosk, more for bigger premises), then pay KSh 1,000 for the annual fire safety compliance certificate.
- Fee
- KSh 1,000Annual fire safety compliance certificate (after inspection)KSh 500Inspection: Kiosk or temporary structure under 5 m²KSh 500Inspection: Small trader, shop or retail service up to 17 m²KSh 1,000Inspection: General retail shop, 17 to 24 m²KSh 1,000Inspection: Medium trader or shop, 25 to 49 m²KSh 2,000Inspection: Large trader, shop or personal services, 50 to 99 m²KSh 2,000Inspection: Medium supermarket, 100 to 299 m²KSh 3,000Inspection: Mega store or multi-department store, 300 to 624 m²KSh 5,000Inspection: Hyper supermarket over 625 m²KSh 1,000Inspection: Chemist, agrovet, boutique, salon or barber shopKSh 3,000Inspection: Restaurant, motel or hotelKSh 1,000Inspection: Bar, pub or other liquor sellerKSh 500Inspection: Butchery or cafeKSh 1,000Inspection: Gas dealer shop (any size)KSh 300Inspection: Market trader or hawker
- Where
- In person with the County Government of Kitui fire services. No online application was found. County line: 0702 615 888, info@kitui.go.ke (Governor's Administration Block, Kitui).
Steps
- Ask the county fire services to inspect your premises for fire safety.
- Pay the inspection fee for your type and size of business. A small shop up to 17 m² pays KSh 500; bigger premises pay more.
- After the inspection, pay KSh 1,000 for your annual fire safety compliance certificate.
Watch out
- The compliance certificate is annual, so renew it every year.
- Fire extinguisher inspection is charged separately: KSh 300 per extinguisher, refilling not included.
- Planning a new building? Fire safety review of development plans costs KSh 5,000.
Who can apply
- Businesses in Kitui County: traders, shops, supermarkets, chemists, butcheries, restaurants, service providers, schools and kiosks.
Official sources (2)
- The Kitui County Finance Act, 2025 (Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 9, Kitui County Acts No. 4) kitui.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Contact Us kitui.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026