Start · Step 6
Secure sector-specific licences
~10 min
BRS registration only proves you exist. To operate, you'll often need a sector regulator's blessing.
Common foreign-entrant licences
- Financial services — CBK, CMA, IRA, or SASRA approval
- Telecoms / fintech / VAS — CA (Communications Authority) licence
- Health & pharma — Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Council, PPB
- Education — Ministry of Education + TVETA / CUE accreditation
- Mining / energy — EPRA, Ministry of Petroleum & Mining
- Logistics, freight, customs broking — KMA, KRA Customs
Work permits for expat staff
Each non-Kenyan employee needs a Class D work permit (KES 200,000 application + KES 100,000/yr issuance). Apply on fns.immigration.go.ke — average processing is 60–90 days. Plan ahead.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is provided for general guidance only and is subject to change. Fees, timelines, and regulatory requirements in Kenya are updated regularly. Before acting, please confirm details with the relevant authority (KRA, eCitizen, BRS, county government, or other regulator) or speak with a qualified MyBiashara advisor. MyBiashara is not liable for decisions made solely on the basis of this content.
