Business Owners in Nairobi Face Ksh 50,000 Fines Over Unrenewed Permits in New Crackdown

Nairobi County is carrying out an inspection and enforcement exercise across all its 17 sub-counties to compel business operators to adhere to the Nairobi City County Trade Licensing Act, 2019.

The County Government has started verifying licenses, tracing undercharges, and imposing penalties for outstanding or non-compliant Trade Licenses across the city.

Ag. County Secretary and Head of County Public Service Godfrey Akumali stated that the exercise intends to safeguard the County revenue from the Unified Business Permits, which are vital in funding development projects and services across the county, as well as ensure a level playing field for all businesses operating in Nairobi.

Nairobi City County Trade License Renewal and Payment Procedures

County officials have embarked on visits to various business premises in their areas of jurisdiction to confirm that they have valid licenses to trade as per the law.

Businesses operating without renewed trade licenses contravene Section 26(3) of the Trade Licensing Act, 2019, which stipulates a penalty of a fine of up to Ksh 50,000 or a jail term of up to three months or both.

Nairobi City County is instructing all business owners to renew their Unified Business Permits through the Nairobi Pay Portal.

All payments will only be accepted digitally, meaning there is a no-cash policy on all County revenue.

Payments can also be made via M-Pesa Paybill 6060047 with the invoice number as account number, deposit to Equity Bank Account 1600284509139 or Sidian Bank Account 01003710009942, both accounts registered as Nairobi City County Revenue Collection Account.

Also Read: KRA Employees Arrested With Ksh 900,000 Cash After Allegedly Demanding Ksh 3 Million Bribe

Nairobi County Business Permit Enforcement and Assistance

The County has opened customer service desks to assist business owners at City Hall Annex, Kibra Huduma Centre, Eastleigh Huduma Centre, Dandora, Ruai, and Umoja, or business owners can call 0730047047 for assistance.

“Our enforcement teams will not spare anyone doing business without a valid license,” cautioned Akumali. “Pay for your Unified Business Permit to make Nairobi Work.”

Also Read: Mombasa County Announces 80 Job Vacancies: How to Apply

Businesses are urged to act swiftly to avoid penalties and disruptions.

The board stated this enforcement exercise will continue until full compliance with the Nairobi City County Trade Licensing Act, 2019, is achieved throughout the county.

Follow our WhatsApp channel for instant news updates

Nairobi City County has launched inspections across all 17 sub-counties to enforce compliance with the Trade Licensing Act, 2019. Business owners must renew Unified Business Permits. Credits Nairobi City County