How Can I Know My CRB Status Today in Kenya?

Updated April 2026 • 3 min read

Great news: you can know your CRB status today, within minutes, using your phone. You do not have to wait days or visit any office. Here are the quickest ways.

Option A: crbcheck.co.ke — Results in Under 5 Minutes

  1. Open your browser and go to crbcheck.co.ke.
  2. Register for a free account (name, phone, ID, email).
  3. Click "Check CRB Status", enter your ID details, and choose KES 200 (listing status) or KES 300 (full report).
  4. Confirm the M-Pesa STK push that appears on your phone.
  5. Your CRB status is displayed on screen within 2–5 minutes.

This is the fastest method. Available right now, even on weekends and evenings.

Option B: Metropol *433# — Works Without Internet

On your Safaricom line, dial *433#. Register if you are a first-time user (you will need your ID number). Then select "Get Credit Report" or "CRB Status Check". Results are provided instantly via USSD. A small fee applies.

Option C: Bureau Portals (Free — But Slower for First-Timers)

If you have never registered with a bureau before, first-time registration at TransUnion Kenya, Metropol online portal, or CreditInfo Kenya may take 10–15 minutes. Once registered, subsequent checks are quick. Your first annual report is free from each bureau.

Which Option Is Best for You?

  • Need results in under 5 minutes today? → Use crbcheck.co.ke (KES 200)
  • No internet or no M-Pesa balance? → Dial *433# (Metropol USSD, small fee)
  • Happy to register and wait a bit, want it free? → Bureau portal (one free report/year)
Know your CRB status in the next 5 minutes — KES 200 via M-Pesa. Check Right Now

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