CRB Clearance in Kenya
What the Credit report from a credit reference bureau is, who asks for it and how to get it, from the official pages. Issued by a licensed credit reference bureau (CRB).
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Who asks for it
Public bodies in Kenya ask for clearances under Chapter Six of the Constitution. The National Police Service Commission's January 2025 advert, for example, asked shortlisted candidates for manager posts and above for clearance certificates from KRA, HELB, EACC, CRB and DCI. (npsc.go.ke)
Under the Central Bank of Kenya's Credit Reference Bureau Regulations, 2020, an employer may ask a bureau for the credit report of its own employee or of someone who has applied to work for it. (centralbank.go.ke)
What it costs
You are entitled to a copy of your credit report from each bureau at no charge at least once a year. (centralbank.go.ke)
How long it takes
A bureau must send your report within five working days of your request. (centralbank.go.ke)
If something on it is wrong
If something in your report is wrong, tell the bureau in writing. (centralbank.go.ke)
Where this comes from
Every fact above was read on an official page, linked beside it; we last checked them on October 26, 2026. Fees and times change: the official site has the final word. We are not a licensed credit reference bureau (CRB) and cannot apply for you, see your application or speed it up.
npsc.go.ke · centralbank.go.ke