Certificate of good conduct is a requirement in almost all government institutions and as well as none government institutions when seeking for certain services or hunting for job.
The certificate of good conduct confirms that the holder has not engaged in criminal activities for the preceding 6 months and has not served any jail term.

Requirements to acquire certificate of good conduct for Kenyans.

• You must be 18 years and above to apply for one.
• You must be having a second generation national Identity Card.
• A clear photocopy of the national ID is as well needed.
• If  below 18 years of age, one must have an original birth certificate and a clear copy of the birth certificate.
• Fee of Kshs 1,050 .
• Your fingerprints should be visible i.e not interfered with.
• From eCitizen portal, you need to download and print two copies of the invoice.
• You are required to also download and print fingerprint form (C24) from eCitizen portal.

Requirements to acquire certificate of good contact for foreigners.

• A letter explaining clearly the need of the certificate
• A fee of 38 euros
• Original and copy of the passport

Who can be given a certificate of conduct?

Certificate of good conduct is issued to Kenyans residing in the country, Kenyans residing in foreign countries, foreign citizens not aliens or refugees, and foreign citizens (who are aliens and refugees in Kenya)

How long does the certificate of good conduct take before it is provided?

A certificate of good conduct in all parts of Kenya takes one to two weeks to be provided to a person who has applied.

Below are the steps you need to take:

Things you will need

• Just Yourself (for the finger prints, of course)
• National Identity card. Do not bother making a copy; you will do this at the CID offices because they have a particular way of printing the copy is such a way that the finger prints are legible.
• Ksh. 1,000 for processing
• An extra Ksh. 10 for the photocopy. It does not hurt to bring more coins for the boiled maize, pineapple or a banana at the gate on your way out.
• A blue pen
• Tissue or wet wipes to wipe your fingers after you are done. There is a stern warning that if you smudge the walls you will pay for the repainting.

Steps for Applying a Certificate of Good Conduct in Nairobi

• Make your way to Odeon and board a Matatu number 100. They are outside Tuskys just opposite KCB Tom Mboya branch.
• Alight at the CID headquarters, Kiambu Road. It is the next stage after Muthaiga junction
• A few yard into the premises, turn right. You will see a sign indicating where you need to turn
• The first stop is the Cash office where you need to pay the Ksh 1,000. You will be issued with a receipt and on it is the collection date.
• You will then be directed inside where you will make copies of the receipt and the ID card.
• The next stop is where you present your copies to a guy seated near the wall to the right to get the application form. This guy will also staple the form, original copy of the receipt and your ID’s copy together
• Sit on a bench and wait for roughly three minutes while you write your name on the form and the ID number
• Another guy will come, take the forms and instruct you to line up for the finger prints to be taken
• The last stop is the form’s submission. The form is stamped and so is your copy of the receipt.