Get KMFRI tide tables, lab analysis or book an educational visit
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Download this year's tide tables from KMFRI's tide predictions page. For lab analysis or an educational visit, apply and pay on KMFRI's eCitizen portal; lab tests start at KSh 1,500 per parameter and visits should be booked 2 weeks ahead.
- Fee
- KSh 1,500Lab benchtop nutrient analysis (per parameter)KSh 1,800Water/fish/biota microbiological analysis (per parameter)KSh 2,000E. coli testKSh 500Field water-quality measurement (per parameter)KSh 2,000Educational visit, 1-50 people (per day)KSh 4,000Educational visit, 51-100 people (per day)KSh 50Educational visit, over 100 people (per person)KSh 50Aquarium tour (per person)
- How long
- Nutrient lab analysis: about 1 week
- Where
- Online on KMFRI's eCitizen portal (kmfri.ecitizen.go.ke). Tide tables are on kmfri.go.ke/tide-predictions. KMFRI headquarters is in Mombasa.
What you need
- A formal request saying what you need (the tests, or your group size and date for a visit)
- An eCitizen account
Steps
- For tide times, download the current year's tide tables (PDF) for Mombasa and secondary ports from KMFRI's tide predictions page.
- For lab analysis, printed tide tables or a visit, sign in to kmfri.ecitizen.go.ke and pick the service: Laboratory Analytical Services, Tide Tables or Educational Visits.
- Fill in the application, pay with mobile money and print the document you get.
- For a school or group visit, apply at least 2 weeks before the day you want to come.
Watch out
- Lab tests are charged per parameter, so the bill grows with each thing you test. Microbiology results take about 3 days.
- Groups over 100 pay KSh 50 per person instead of a flat daily fee.
- The tables cover Mombasa (Kilindini Harbour) and secondary ports along the coast. They are published once a year.
Who can apply
- Anyone with an eCitizen account can apply for KMFRI services.
Official sources (3)
- Tide Predictions kmfri.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- KMFRI Citizens' Service Delivery Charter (English & Kiswahili) kmfri.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- KMFRI - eCitizen kmfri.ecitizen.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026