In a bid to eliminate dishonest contractors and unethical practices in the building and construction sector, NCA enables you to register, obtain a certificate, and receive certification.

The major purpose of the organization is to give supervisors, site workers, contractors, and builders a legal framework within which to operate.

Additionally, the authority oversees construction and building projects around the nation, assuring high-quality work and stopping projects that present a risk to public health or collapse.

Requirements for registration with NCA

• A National Identity card or passport.
• Coloured passport photo.
• Registration fees.

Local contractors in Kenya are required to pay a fee of Kshs10, 000 – 50, 000 depending on the category in order to register.

Annual License renewal costs are valued at between Kshs5, 000 and Kshs10, 000. 

• Certificate of incorporation from the Registrar of Companies in Kenya. 

You’re supposed to have registered as a legal company in the country either as a limited liability, sole proprietorship or a partnership company.

• Certificate of technical qualification from an accredited training institution.

Technical directors of the registered company must have the minimal technical qualifications. They should have skills or possess experience in a field related to construction.

In addition, all the directors must also forward their CVs to the National Construction Authority.

• Valid PIN, VAT and Income Tax compliance certificates, and Bank Account.

The contractor applying to operate in Kenya must prove tax compliance.

Moreso, the bank account should be opened under name of the contractor’s company. 

• Foreign contractors are required to prove that they are in the country to undertake a particular project.

They are then issued with permission to operate for a specific period of time.

However, they are not allowed to undertake another project after the one specified or targeted is completed. They will also be required to launch an affidavit with the authority to confirm.

Foreign contractors must pledge to share skills with locals, as established from time to time by the National Construction Authority. They must also pay a registration fee of Ksh. 100,000 and only participate in bids they are awarded. 

Those who apply for temporary registration must promise to subcontract “not less than 30% of the value” of the contract to local business owners.

In order to shield local contractors from foreign businesses, foreign contractors are not approved for the NCA1 category.

How to submit a project to the NCA

Registration in person:

• Obtain an accreditation form at the Huduma Center, NCA offices, or by downloading it from the NCA website at www.nca.go.ke.
• Complete the form as directed.
• Submit a properly completed form together with copies of the papers you need to provide.The information you have provided is assessed and confirmed after submission, and if authorized, you are contacted via text message.
• Accreditation fees of Sh2,000 must be paid in person at NCA offices, by Mpesa Pay Bill No. 522524 or Kenya Commercial Bank Milimani Branch Account No. 1136368019, and a receipt will be provided.
•  Pick the registration certificate from their office.

Registration online

• Go to the NCA webpage.
• Select ‘Accreditation’ under the ‘Construction Worker’ option.
• Select ‘Accreditation Portal’ from the menu.
• After clicking “Register,” create an account by entering the information requested in each field.
• Use the national ID or passport number and the registration password to log into your account.
• Click ‘Accreditation’ under the ‘New Application’ heading.
• Submit the information with the required supporting documentation (as outlined above).
• An invoice with the amount due and the method of payment is sent to the email address you provided during registration after your information have been reviewed and authorized.
• Mpesa Pay Bill No. 522524 – Account No. 1136368019, Kenya Commercial Bank, Milimani Branch Account No. 1136368019, is the preferred method of payment.
• Return to your account and enter the Mpesa code or bank slip transaction number in the box labeled “Click here to Enter the Bank Slip Transaction No./Mpesa Code” to submit payment.
• An SMS notification of your payment will be sent to the phone number you gave at registration.
• Your certificate of registration will then be processed and ready for pickup at their office.
• After three years, accreditation can be renewed for another equivalent time.