Get a NEMA licence to transport waste (garbage trucks)
National Environment Management Authority · sources read 2 Oct 2026
Apply online to NEMA, pay KSh 5,000 per vehicle to apply and KSh 10,000 per vehicle as the annual licence fee. NEMA decides within 10 days.
- Fee
- KSh 5,000Application fee (per vehicle)KSh 10,000Annual licence fee (per vehicle)
- How long
- Decision within 10 days
- Where
- Online with NEMA (NEMA services on eCitizen)
What you need
- All documents on NEMA's checklist
- Details of the area where you will operate
Steps
- Apply online to NEMA for a licence to transport waste.
- Attach all the documents on NEMA's checklist and give details of your area of operation.
- Pay KSh 5,000 per vehicle to apply, plus KSh 10,000 per vehicle for the annual licence.
- NEMA issues the licence, rejects the application or asks for more information within 10 days.
Watch out
- Fees are charged per vehicle, and the licence fee is paid every year.
- NEMA may ask for more information before deciding, so answer quickly to avoid delays.
Who can apply
- Anyone who wants to transport waste, such as garbage collectors with trucks.
Official sources (3)
- NEMA Service Charter 2025-2027 (booklet) nema.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- NEMA Customer Service Delivery Charter 2025-2027 nema.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- National Environment Management Authority - eCitizen nema.ecitizen.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026