Developers in Kenya are required to obtain approvals before the commencement of construction. Three main agencies are involved in the approval process namely:
- County Governments
- National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
- National Construction Authority (NCA)
- County Governments
Documents required when applying for approval include:
- Architectural Drawings from an architect/ firm registered by BORAQs (Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors)
- Structural drawings from a structural engineer/ firm registered by ERB (Engineers Regulatory Board)
- Copy of Land ownership document(Title Deed/Share Certificate/Lease document)
- Land rates clearance certificate
- Land search document (not more than three months old)
- Survey map from Survey of Kenya
- Submission fee payment(This is determined by your design)
- National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)is a Kenyan government agency responsible for the management of the environment, and environmental policy.
Commercial construction projects need approval from NEMA.A developer has to obtain a project report from a licensed environmental expert who is registered by NEMA. The report is submitted together with the County Approved drawings for NEMA approval and registration.
- National Construction Authority (NCA)
The National Construction Authority (NCA) is a government organization that regulates, streamlines, and builds capacity in the construction industry.
Documents required when applying include:
- Contractor registered by NCA
- Registered Architect/Firm
- Registered Engineer/Firm
- Approved Architectural and Structural drawings
- NEMA Certificate
- Clients KRA Certificate
- Bill of Quantities (B.o.Q) Summary
- Client and Contractor signed contract document
Benjamin Kilonzi