License an irrigation scheme or register as an irrigation service provider
State Department for Irrigation · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Apply on the State Department for Irrigation portal on eCitizen (irrigationkenya.ecitizen.go.ke) for a new or renewed scheme licence, or to register as an irrigation service provider. A scheme licence costs KSh 1,000 (small), KSh 3,000 (medium) or KSh 5,000 (large).
- Fee
- KSh 1,000Small irrigation scheme licenceKSh 3,000Medium irrigation scheme licenceKSh 5,000Large irrigation scheme licence
- Where
- Online on eCitizen (irrigationkenya.ecitizen.go.ke). Office: State Department for Irrigation, Maji House, Upper Hill, off Ngong Road, Nairobi.
What you need
- An eCitizen account
Steps
- Go to irrigationkenya.ecitizen.go.ke and sign in with your eCitizen account.
- Choose 'Licensing of Irrigation Schemes' for a scheme licence, or 'Registration of Irrigation Service Providers' to register as a provider.
- Fill in the formal request and pay the fee for your scheme size.
- Print the document the portal gives you when you finish.
Watch out
- Licences need renewing. Use the same eCitizen service to renew.
- The fee depends on whether your scheme is small, medium or large.
Who can apply
- Owners or operators of an irrigation scheme who need a new licence or a renewal.
- Businesses or professionals who want to register as irrigation service providers.
Official sources (3)
- Irrigation services on E-citizen irrigation.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- State Department for Irrigation Service Charter (English) irrigation.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- State Department for Irrigation - eCitizen irrigationkenya.ecitizen.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026