Kenya
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7.1.1
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7.1.2
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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. Upgrade the ICT systems and automate operations of the Customs administration and other relevant agencies; 2. Develop and implement an effective risk management system; 3. Integrate all border agencies systems to access Kenya Port Authority (KPA) Bay Plan to complement the shipping manifests; 4. Integrate Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) of Uganda, Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS) of Tanzania, and Integrated Customs Management System (ICMS) systems to facilitate trade; 5. Enhance capacity building of border agencies; and 6. Train on the Integrated Customs Management Systems and Single Window. |
| Donor / Agency |
German International Development Agency |
| Progress reported |
23 February 2023 — G/TFA/N/KEN/5The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) received support from GIZ to facilitate the establishment and operationalization of a Multi-Agency Pre-Arrival Processing Committee to coordinate implementation of Pre-Arrival Processing (P-AP). The Authority also received support from GIZ to undertake a study on P-AP.Kenya still requires support from development partners to: (i) Upgrade agencies’ systems to incorporate artificial intelligence to recognize pre-arrival declaration (ii) Integrate non-cellular vessels into the Integrated Customs Management System for compatibility. (iii) Build capacity and sensitization of stakeholders and border agencies on Pre-Arrival Processing (iv) Undertake legal review to accommodate P-AP (v) Benchmark with other WTO members who have fully implemented Pre-Arrival Processing |