If you have been wondering how much Posta Kenya charges for Post Office Boxes then we have come to your rescue. Firstly, whenever someone sends you a letter it’s addressed to a specific private letterbox. Getting your own private box in Kenya is very simple. Below is a procedure you need to follow when applying for a private letter box in Kenya.
There are different types of Private letterboxes to suit every requirement.
- Corporate boxes – Caters for business organizations
- Individual boxes – Caters for individuals.
- Special Corporate – Caters for special groups (This includes homes for children, the elderly and destitute and philanthropic organization)
- Learning and Religious Organization – Caters for institutions like schools, universities, churches etc
- Sub-post offices – Boxes are located in sub-post offices
- Stand-Alone boxes
The rates charged are as follows per year
1. Corporate Ksh 10,960/-
2. Individual Ksh 2,320/-
3. Special Corporate 7,220/-
4. Learning & Religious Orgs 8,960/-
5. Sub Post office 1,530/-
6. Stand-Alone 12,500/-
* For new renters a key deposit of Kshs. 560/- is payable and refundable upon return of the keys after the surrender of the box.
Box application procedures:
- You can download and print the application forms by clicking this link OR Pick one from your nearest post office.
- Attach a copy of a certificate of registration or ID/ Passport to the duly filled form and take it to your local post office.
- Pay the applicable fees and collect your box keys.
Box application Requirements:
Corporate boxes
- Copy of certificate of registration
- Kshs 10,960- Renewable annually
- Kshs 560 – Key deposit
Individual boxes
- Copy of ID/ Passport
- Kshs. 2,320- Renewable annually
- Kshs 560 – Key deposit