Get or renew a Samburu County liquor (alcoholic drinks) licence
County Government of Samburu · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Apply on the prescribed form to the liquor committee in your sub-county and pay the application fee. A bar licence costs KSh 30,000 a year in a sub-county headquarters such as Maralal and KSh 15,000 elsewhere; every licence expires on 31 December.
- Fee
- KSh 30,000Bar (general retail on licence) in a sub-county HQ, per yearKSh 15,000Bar (general retail on licence) elsewhere, per yearKSh 19,000Wines and spirits (off licence) in a sub-county HQ, per yearKSh 12,500Wines and spirits (off licence) elsewhere, per yearKSh 1,000Temporary or occasional licence, per day
- Where
- In person to the alcoholic drinks committee of the sub-county where your premises are, County Government of Samburu, Maralal (info@samburu.go.ke; Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm). No online liquor licence service was found.
What you need
- Application in the prescribed form, sent to your sub-county liquor committee
- For a manufacturer's licence, certification from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Steps
- Fill in the prescribed application form and take it to the liquor committee of the sub-county where your premises are. Pay the application fee.
- Within 21 days the committee puts up a notice listing your application and the meeting date, at the sub-county administrator's office and near your premises.
- Anyone can object to your application in writing. The objector must give you notice at least 7 days before the hearing.
- If approved, pay the licence fee for your type of outlet and location.
Watch out
- Premises must be at least 300 metres from any nursery, primary or secondary school. Check the distance before you rent.
- If you are refused, you can ask the county Review Committee in writing within 14 days.
- Every licence expires on 31 December, so renew it each year before then.
Who can apply
- Anyone who wants to make, distribute or sell alcoholic drinks in Samburu County, such as a bar, wines and spirits shop, hotel, club or supermarket.
- You must be 18 or older and, for a retail licence, live in Kenya.
Official sources (2)
- The Samburu County Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2016 (Samburu County Acts No. 5) samburu.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- The Samburu County Finance Act, 2025 (Seventh Schedule 7.3: Liquor License Fees) samburu.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026