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"Certification sheet" format

Steps (8)

Obtain fish processing licence and certificate of compliance (8)

1 Submit letter of intent form

2 Pre-inspection of fishing vessel on dry-dock

3 Submit test-run notification

4 Test-run inspection on fishing grounds

5 Apply for fish processing licence, certificate of compliance and certificate of registration of local fishing vessel

6 Obtain payment notification

7 Apply and obtain fish processing licence

8 Pay and obtain certificate of compliance, and certificate of registration of local fishing vessel

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Apply and obtain fish processing licence
(last modified: 19/11/2021)

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Costs

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Timeframe ( see details )

KES 3000

0 mn - 0 mn

Where to go?

Entity in charge

eCitizen

Website: www.ecitizen.go.ke

What do I get?

Fish processing licence

What are the requirements?

General application form (fish processing licence) (original)
Filled by the applicant.

Cost KES 3,000

KES

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KES 3,000

For fish processing licence.

Payment methods: cash

The charges for the fish processing licence vary from County to County. The above charges are specific to Nairobi County.

Time frame

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

Legal justification

Fisheries Act CAP 378
Sections 6, 14 2nd, 11th Schedule

Additional information

The fish processing licence is obtained from the respective County Government where the processing facility is established. The licence is valid for one (1) calendar year.

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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