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Steps (3)

Obtain movement permit for dry and live fish (3)

1 Apply and pay for fish movement permit

2 Inspection of vehicles

3 Obtain fish movement permit

1

Apply and pay for fish movement permit
(last modified: 19/11/2021)

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Costs

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Timeframe ( see details )

Waiting time until next step

KES 4800

5 mn - 10 mn

- 2 days

Where to go?

Entity in charge

eCitizen

Website: www.ecitizen.go.ke

What do I get?

Appointment

Vehicle inspection checklist

What are the requirements?

For individuals

Identity card (copy)
Of the applicant.

For companies

Valid tax compliance certificate (copy)

Registration certificate (copy)
Of the vehicles that will be used to transport the fish.

Lease agreement (copy)
Of the vehicles that will be used to transport the fish if they are not owned by the company.

Identity card (copy)
Of the Directors.

Cost KES 1,500

KES

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For all dealers
For each vehicle weighing less than 3 tonnes
KES 1,500 For fish movement permit.
For each vehicle weighing more than 3 tonnes
or KES 3,000 For fish movement permit.
For dealers of live fish
or KES 300 For movement permit; in addition to the relevant classification of charges quoted above.

Payment methods: Mobile money platform

The applicant will receive a payment prompt via their mobile service provider.

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min. 5mn - Max. 10mn

Waiting time until next step: Max. 2 days

Legal justification

Fisheries Management and Development Act No. 35 (2016)
Sections 7, 8, 9

Nairobi City County Revenue Act 2015

Additional information

Upon payment, the applicant will receive the vehicle inspection checklist in their e-Citizen dashboard (for download) to facilitate their readiness for inspection.

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Recourse: County Director of Fisheries

Entity in charge

County Director of Fisheries

P.O. Box 00100-34439, Nyayo House, 14th Floor, City Centre, Nairobi
Email: fisheriesnairobi@gmail.com
Directions:

Unit in charge

Licensing Department (County Director of Fisheries)

Mon:	09:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00
Tue:	09:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00
Wed:	09:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00
Thu:	09:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00
Fri:	09:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00