Get a licence to import, export, sell or transport X-ray equipment or radioactive material
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Apply online on the KNRA eCitizen portal (knra.ecitizen.go.ke): sign in with eCitizen, choose "Dealership, Import, Export and Transportation of Irradiating Device/Radioactive (GKLRP1)", fill it in and pay by mobile money.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Online on the KNRA eCitizen portal; KNRA offices are at KASNEB Towers II, 9th Floor, off Hospital Road, Nairobi
Steps
- Go to knra.ecitizen.go.ke and sign in with your eCitizen account (or sign up first).
- Choose "Dealership, Import, Export and Transportation of Irradiating Device/Radioactive (GKLRP1)" and fill in the application.
- Pay with mobile money, then print the document the system gives you.
Watch out
- This licence covers trade and movement only. To keep or use the device yourself you need a separate licence (GKLRP2).
Who can apply
- Dealers and anyone who imports, exports or transports an irradiating device (such as an X-ray machine) or radioactive material.
Official sources (1)
- Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority Services - eCitizen knra.ecitizen.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026