Rent a Kenya Railways house, building or land
Kenya Railways · sources read 2 Oct 2026
Apply online on Kenya Railways' eCitizen page (krc.ecitizen.go.ke) for a residential tenancy, a temporary occupancy licence or a building lease. Kenya Railways aims to process house and commercial applications within 2 weeks.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- How long
- Houses and commercial premises: within 2 weeks. Land: within 3 months.
- Where
- Online at krc.ecitizen.go.ke; Kenya Railways head office is opposite the Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi
What you need
- A fully completed application form
Steps
- Go to krc.ecitizen.go.ke and sign in with your eCitizen account (or sign up).
- Pick the service: Residential Tenancy Application (a house), Temporary Occupancy License, or Lease of Building (commercial use).
- Fill in the application form completely and submit it.
- If approved, pay the dues set in your contract.
Watch out
- There's no fixed price list: the cost comes from Kenya Railways' evaluation of your application.
- Land applications take much longer, up to 3 months, so apply early.
Who can apply
- Anyone with an eCitizen account.
Official sources (2)
- Citizen's Service Delivery Charter 2025 krc.co.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- The Kenya Railways - eCitizen krc.ecitizen.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026