Simple Guides for Kenyan Government Services
EasyGov Kenya helps you understand public services in plain language — from passports and KRA returns to HELB, business registration, driving licenses, and more.
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Step-by-step guides for the most searched Kenyan government services.
How to Apply for a Kenyan Passport
To apply for a Kenyan passport, start the application on eCitizen under immigration services, complete the online form, pay through the official portal, then submit printed documents in person for verification and biometrics at the designated immigration office.
How to File KRA Returns on iTax
To file KRA returns on iTax, log in with your KRA PIN, choose the correct income tax return, complete the required details for the previous year of income, submit before the deadline, and download the acknowledgment receipt.
How to Register a Business Name in Kenya
To register a business name in Kenya, use the Business Registration Service on eCitizen, submit preferred names and proprietor details, pay through the official portal, then download the registration documents after approval.
How to Apply for HELB as a First-Time Applicant
First-time HELB and higher education funding applicants should prepare academic records, identity details, parent or guardian information, admission details, and payment information before applying through the official student funding portal.
How to Apply for a Police Clearance Certificate in Kenya
To apply for a Police Clearance Certificate, commonly called Good Conduct, start on the official online service, enter accurate ID details, pay through the portal, follow fingerprint capture instructions, and track the certificate until it is ready.
How to Renew a Driving License in Kenya
To renew a Kenyan driving license, use the official NTSA-related online service, confirm your ID and license details, choose the renewal option, pay through the official channel, and save the confirmation before driving.
Government Calculators
Estimate your taxes, contributions, and fees before applying.
PAYE Calculator Kenya
Estimate PAYE, SHA, NSSF, Affordable Housing Levy, tax reliefs, and net pay from your monthly gross salary.
SHA Contribution Calculator
Estimate your monthly SHA contribution using income at 2.75% with the minimum contribution applied.
NSSF Calculator
Estimate NSSF employee and employer contributions using Tier I and Tier II pensionable earnings limits.
Affordable Housing Levy Calculator
Estimate employee levy, employer levy, total levy, and related tax relief from gross monthly pay.
Passport Fee Estimator
Estimate Kenyan passport fees for ordinary, diplomatic, lost, or mutilated passport applications.
Business Registration Cost Estimator
Estimate BRS registration costs for a business name, company, partnership, or LLP.
Latest Updates
Tips and reminders to help you navigate government services.
Always Confirm Government Fees Before Payment
Government service fees may change. Always confirm the latest fee on the official portal before paying.
Keep Your eCitizen Login Details Private
Your eCitizen account can access sensitive services. Keep your password secure and avoid sharing it.
Why Document Names Must Match
Name mismatches across ID, birth certificate, passport, and KRA records can delay applications.
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Passports
Guides for Kenyan passport application, renewal, replacement, and travel documents.
KRA & Taxes
Simple guides for KRA PIN, iTax returns, tax compliance, PAYE, and filing deadlines.
Business Registration
Guides for business name registration, company registration, BRS, and compliance.
Education & HELB
Guides for HELB loans, higher education funding, student requirements, and application steps.
National ID
Guides for applying, replacing, or correcting details on Kenyan identity documents.
NTSA & Driving
Guides for driving licenses, vehicle services, logbooks, and NTSA processes.
Good Conduct
Guides for applying for a Police Clearance Certificate in Kenya.
Health & SHA
Simple explanations about SHA, healthcare registration, and contribution information.
eCitizen
Guides for creating, using, and troubleshooting eCitizen services.
CRB
Guides about CRB clearance, credit reports, loan listing, and financial reputation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EasyGov Kenya a government website?
No. EasyGov Kenya is an independent informational platform. We are not affiliated with the Government of Kenya or any public agency.
Can I apply for services through EasyGov Kenya?
No. We provide guides and information only. All applications must be completed on official government portals such as eCitizen, iTax, or the relevant agency website.
Are the fees shown on EasyGov Kenya official?
We provide estimates based on publicly available information. Fees may change, so always confirm the current amount on the official portal before paying.
How often is the information updated?
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Can I trust the calculators on EasyGov Kenya?
Our calculators provide estimates for general guidance only. They are not a substitute for official calculations from KRA, SHA, NSSF, or other agencies.
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EasyGov Kenya is an independent informational website. We are not affiliated with the Government of Kenya, eCitizen, KRA, NTSA, HELB, BRS, SHA, or any public agency. Always confirm final requirements, fees, and application status on the official government portals.