Kenya - Waste Export or Transit Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. Individuals intending to a waste treatment facility in Kenya can apply for a license with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). This can be done online by visiting the e-Citizen Website and make an application through NEMA’s online portal through the following NEMA Portal
2. The first step is to register on the eCitizen platform through the following eCitizen. The applicant will need their National ID number, email address and a phone number to complete the registration.
3. After registration, log into the eCitizen account and navigate to National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) tab and then click on the “Get Service” button to proceed to NEMA’s online portal.
4. Upon entering the NEMA’s online portal’s homepage, click on the “Click to Register (New Applicants Only)” tab to register with NEMA or the applicant can log into the NEMA online account using their username and password.
5. To register for a NEMA account click on the “Click to register (new applicants Only)” option to enter the next page. Here, provide the required information and click on the “Submit” Button to register the account.
6. A prompt message will appear informing the applicant that they have successfully registered their account. Click on the “Log in” button to enter the NEMA portal so as to make the application.
7. Upon entering the NEMA online portal select the “Waste Management” option on the left pane and click on the “Permit to Export/Transit Application Form” tab. This will open to the “APPLICATION FOR TRANSBOUNDARY MOVEMENT OF WASTE (FOR EXPORT OR TRANSIT PURPOSE ONLY)” page to continue with the application process.
8. Fill in the required information, upload the required documents and accept the terms and conditions then click on the “Submit” Button to proceed to the next step.
9. The applicant should Indicate that it is a new application by selecting the “initial” option on the application form.
10. Attach the required documents to the application . A list of the required documents can be found in the “Required Documents” of this page
11. Upon clicking the submit button, the application will be sent to NEMA for review and after successful review. An approval email containing payment details will be sent to the email address the provided during the application. It usually takes a period of two days for verifications to be made.
12. Proceed to make the application payment using the instructions given in the email. The application fees for the license can be found on the “fees” section of this page.
13. Once the payment as been made, log into the NEMA account and click on the “Waste Management” option on the left pane and click on the “My Applications for Disposal Form” tab.
14. 1Select the application and click on the “Edit” button to continue with the application. Fill in the payment details, Upload the payment receipt and click on the “Submit” Button to proceed to the next step.
15. Upon clicking the submit button, the application will be sent to NEMA for review.
16. In this page, the applicant can check the application status of the application.
17. The processing time is usually 30 days.
18. Once approved, a pdf copy of the renewed license will be availed in the NEMA account for download by clicking on the “Generate License” button. A hard copy of the renewed license can be picked from the NEMA office near the applicants location.
19. The applicant is to carry proof of identification when collecting the license.

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a permit to export or transit waste through Kenya, the applicant has to contact the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) offices to make the application.
2. Here the applicant will be given an application form by a licensing officer to fill and submit.
3. Fill in the application and attach the required documents. A list of the can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
4. Submit the filled in application form and required documents to the licensing officer and pay the required application fees. The application fees to be paid can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
5. Submit the payment receipt to the licensing officer, for review of the license application.
6. The licensing officer may, in his discretion, issue or refuse to issue the waste transportation license.
7. Upon successful review the licensing officer will issue the export or transit permit.
8. The processing time is within 60 days of receiving a complete application.
9. The applicant will be contacted to collect the license.
10. Carry proof of identification when collecting the license.

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Required Documents

• Application form duly completed copy to be attached
• Identification document of applicant
• Approval letter
• Disposal agreement
• Insurance
• Copy of PIN Certificate,
• Copy of Company Registration Certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

National Environment Management Authority - Head Office,
Popo Road,South C, off Mombasa Road
P.O.BOX: 67839-00200,
Nairobi.
Tel No: 020-2101370, 020-2183718, 020-2307281, 020-2103696
Mobile: 0724 253398, 0735 013046, 0723 363 010
Fax:+(254)-020-6008997
Incident line: 0786-101100 or 0741 101 100,
Email: [email protected]
Email:[email protected]
Website: NEMA Link


NEMA Licensing portal:  : Licensing Portal

Eligibility

• Any person/ individual wishing to transit or export waste through Kenya are eligible to make the application.

Fees

Cost of Service

• Application fee - Kshs. 3,000
• Permit fee - Kshs. 30,000

Validity

• An export permit issued shall relate to the specific export transaction and shall not be valid for any subsequent export transactions.

Documents to Use

• A sample of the document can be found on page 45 t0 49 of this document

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• The processing time is 60 days.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• When the permit is issued, the permit holder shall be send a copy of the permit to the Kenya Revenue Authority for the necessary customs verification and control.

Required Information

• Notifier Details
  • Name & Address
  • County
  • Tel
  • Email
  • Personal Identification Number
• Generators of waste details
  • Name & Address
  • Tel
  • Fax
  • Email
  • Contact person
  • Process by which the waste was generated:
  • Site of generation
• Reasons For Waste Export
  • Why the waste cannot be disposed of in the country of origin
  • Why the waste has to be exported/imported through Kenya
• Description of the waste
• Export/Import of Waste details
• Signature and official stamp of disposer
• Transit Details
  • Projected length of time the waste shipment
  • shall be in transit in Kenya territory
  • Expected date of entry
  • Expected date of exit
  • Means of transport envisaged
  • Information relating to insurance

Need for the Document

• The permit to export or transit waste through is issued by the National Environment Management Authority to permit the holder to export or transit waste trough Kenya.
• It is illegal to export / transit waste through Kenya without a permit issued by NEMA.

Information which might help

• No person shall export hazardous wastes without a valid permit issued by the Authority and a valid Prior Informed Consent document issued by the designated national authority of the receiving country.
• An export permit issued under these Regulations shall relate to the specific export transaction and shall not be valid for any subsequent export transactions.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Environmental Act
• customer service charter management regulations

Others

• The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the principal instrument of government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.

• The Authority became operational on 1st July 2002 following the merger of three government departments, namely: The National Environment Secretariat (NES), the Permanent Presidential Commission on Soil Conservation and Afforestation (PPCSCA), and the Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS). However, following government restructuring in March 2003, DRSRS reverted to its departmental status under the then Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MENR).