Get or renew a Kericho County single business permit
County Government of Kericho · sources read 1 Oct 2026
Apply for your Kericho County single business permit at the county offices and pay the yearly fee, which depends on your business size and town (for example KSh 2,000 for a kiosk in Kericho or Litein town). Pay by 31 March to avoid penalties.
- Fee
- KSh 2,000Kiosk under 5 sq.m, Zone A (Kericho, Litein), per yearKSh 1,500Kiosk under 5 sq.m, Zone B towns, per yearKSh 800Kiosk under 5 sq.m, Zone C (other markets), per yearKSh 2,500Small shop, 1 employee, under 50 sq.m, Zone A, per yearKSh 2,000Small shop, 1 employee, under 50 sq.m, Zone B, per yearKSh 1,500Small shop, 1 employee, under 50 sq.m, Zone C, per year
- Deadline
- Pay the year's permit fee by 31 March. After that, penalties apply.
- Where
- In person at Kericho County offices. Help: 0800-720-464 or info@kericho.go.ke, P.O. Box 112-20200, Kericho
Steps
- Go to the Kericho County offices and apply for a single business permit for your business.
- The county sets your fee by your business size and where it is: Zone A (Kericho, Litein), Zone B (smaller towns) or Zone C (other markets).
- Pay by mobile money, bank deposit, EFT or cash, as the county advises.
- Get an official county receipt for your payment and keep it with your permit.
Watch out
- Late permits cost a lot more: 30% above the normal fee plus 3% for every month unpaid.
- Only pay a county revenue officer who shows a county ID card, and always ask for an official receipt.
Who can apply
- Anyone running a business in Kericho County. You need a licence from the county before you trade.
Official sources (2)
- The Kericho County Finance Act, 2025 (Kericho County Acts No. 1 of 2025) kericho.go.ke · read 1 Oct 2026
- County Government of Kericho (homepage contacts) kericho.go.ke · read 1 Oct 2026