Kenya

11 - Transit

Articles 11.1 (a), (b)11.211.311.411.511.6 (a), (b)11.711.811.911.1011.1111.1211.1311.1411.1511.16 (a), (b), (c)11.17
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Indicative date of implementation 22 February 2023
Definitive date of implementation 30 June 2026
Assistance required for implementation Support to:
1. Enhance the legal framework supporting implementation of Cargo tracking;
2. Improve the infrastructure along the transit corridor;
3. Simplify formalities, documentation procedures and Customs controls on cargo in transit; and
4. Harmonize the EAC Electronic Cargo tracking system.

Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Legislative and regulatory framework, Infrastructure and equipment

Donor / Agency

TradeMark Africa

Progress reported
23 February 2023 — G/TFA/N/KEN/5  
The Kenya Revenue Authority received technical assistance from TMA to develop and host the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) and procurement of vehicles for Rapid Response Unit responsible for responding to cargo diversion in transit.
The Kenya Revenue Authority also received technical support from GIZ to simplify procedures on transit.
Kenya requires assistance from development partners to:
(i) Integrate the cargo tracking systems in the northern and central corridors
(ii) Capacity building of relevant stakeholders on cargo tracking systems

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