Postal and courier license fees are charged based on the service to be offered, format and area of service. The attendant fees are highlighted below:
| License Category | Application Fee | Annual Operating Fee 0.4% of Gross annual turnover or the figure below in KSHS whichever is higher | Period of payment | Length of license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Postal Operator Responsible for USO with widest international and domestic networks | 5,000/= | 500,000/= | On/or before 1st July of each year | 25 Years |
| International Operator Operates internationally with domestics and worldwide networks | 5,000/= | 100,000/= | On/or before 1st July of each year 0.4% of annual turnover whichever is higher | 15 Years |
| National Operator An operator within Kenya | 5,000/= | 30,000/= | On/or before 1st July of each year 0.4% of annual turnover whichever is higher | 15 Years |
This categorization and accompanying license fees are reviewed from time to time.