Updated 31 October 2026
A business permit in Kajiado County (trade licence) costs from KSh3,000 a year for a small shop or salon outside the main towns to KSh100,000 for a hypermarket in Kitengela, Kajiado or Ngong. Fees depend on your business type, number of employees, floor space and zone. The rates below are from the First Schedule of the Kajiado County Finance Act, 2026, published by the county in March 2026 after the Assembly passed the Finance Bill on February 12, 2026.
Kajiado zones
- Zone A: Kitengela, Kajiado and Ngong municipalities.
- Zone B: all other towns, trading centres, urban centres and shopping centres, and all other areas not in Zone A.
Business permit Kajiado County fees: shops and retail
| Code and business | Zone A (KSh) | Zone B (KSh) |
|---|---|---|
| A101 Hyper-supermarket or motor vehicle yard (over 20 staff or over 500m²) | 100,000 | 80,000 |
| A102 Mega-store, mini-supermarket, wholesaler, electronics spares, motorcycle/tuk-tuk dealer (300–499m²) | 50,000 | 30,000 |
| A103 Mini-mart, including shops in petrol stations | 10,000 | 8,000 |
| A104 Large shop, chemist, agrovet, spa, electronics shop, bank or mobile money agent, boutique (under 10 staff, up to 100m²) | 12,000 | 10,000 |
| A105 Medium shop, barber or salon (1–3 staff, 5–49m²) | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| A106 Milk retail or milk ATM | 8,000 | 4,500 |
The barber and salon rate was cut from KSh5,000 to KSh4,000 in Zone A and from KSh4,000 to KSh3,000 in Zone B, and rural milk retailers’ fees fell from KSh6,000 to KSh4,500, according to The Metropolitan Shopper‘s report on the bill.
Food, drink, lodging and Airbnb
| Code and business | Zone A (KSh) | Zone B (KSh) |
|---|---|---|
| A148 Small eating house, snack bar or tea house (no lodging or alcohol, up to 6 customers) | 5,000 | 3,000 |
| A149 Small butchery with roast meat or soup kitchen | 6,000 | 3,000 |
| A147 Large eating house, outside catering or butchery with roast meat (20–50 customers) | 15,000 | 10,000 |
| A151 Small bar or wines and spirits retail | 15,000 | 6,000 |
| A150 Large bar, club or wines and spirits wholesaler | 20,000 | 15,000 |
| A143 Small lodging house, up to 5 rooms | 10,000 | 7,000 |
| A153 Airbnb, per unit per year | 10,000 | 7,000 |
| A152 Campsite | 30,000 | 30,000 |
The Airbnb charge is per unit, so a landlord with five short-stay apartments in Kitengela would pay KSh50,000 a year.
Workshops, hardware, transport and fuel
| Code and business | Zone A (KSh) | Zone B (KSh) |
|---|---|---|
| A166 Small workshop or repair service (up to 2 staff, up to 25m²) | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| A165 Medium workshop, hardware or repair contractor (25–500m²) | 13,000 | 5,000 |
| A164 Large workshop, hardware or repair contractor (501–1,000m²) | 30,000 | 20,000 |
| A168 Car wash with two pumps | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| A111 Small transport company (1–5 vehicles) | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| A114 Small petrol station (1 pump, no garage) | 8,000 | 6,000 |
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How to apply
- Register your business and get a KRA PIN.
- Apply on the county’s self-service portal (kajiado.craftcollect.africa) or at a sub-county revenue office, giving your activity, staff numbers, floor space and location.
- Pay the assessed bill and download the licence. Public health, fire and liquor approvals are separate where they apply.
- Renew every year.
Our guide on applying for a Single Business Permit explains the common process across counties. Compare with neighbouring Machakos County permit fees, and see business opportunities in Kitengela.
FAQ
How much is a salon business permit in Kitengela?
KSh4,000 a year for a salon or barber shop with 1–3 staff, under the Finance Act 2026.
Which areas are Zone A in Kajiado?
Kitengela, Kajiado and Ngong municipalities. Everywhere else is Zone B.
Do Airbnb hosts pay a Kajiado business permit?
Yes: KSh10,000 per unit a year in Zone A and KSh7,000 in Zone B.
Updated October 2026.
Related: Kisumu County Business Permit Fees: Trade Licence Rates for Kisumu City and Sub-Counties
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