Port Overview 

Kisumu port, which is positioned in Kisumu Central Constituency, in Kisumu Town, in Kisumu County, in Kenya is under the management of Kenya Port Authority (KPA). It is situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake in the world. The Port is one of the ports on Lake Victoria that offer organised shipping services on the Lake. The other ports are, Port Bell and Jinja in Uganda; and Mwanza, Bukoba, and Musoma in Tanzania. Out of these ports, Kisumu, Mwanza, and Port Bell are the largest, in terms of throughput. Inland shipping on Lake Victoria forms a vital component of an intermodal supply chain along the Central and Northern Corridor linking to Mombasa and Dar es Salaam ports. The port links Kisumu to Port Bell in Uganda and Mwanza in Tanzania, using rail ferries that carry rail wagons loaded directly from rail tracks in the three ports.  

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The port occupies 17.5 hectares of land with a stacking area designed to accommodate a throughput of 15,000 TEUs per annum. Similarly, taking Kisumu’s 2014 import figure of 21,943 tons as a starting point, and considering all developments and economic growth, Kisumu’s local cargo imports are estimated to increase to 130,000 tons by 2025, and further to 180,000 tons by 2035. The Port which has been underutilised for over 20 years is in operation after being refurbished at a cost of KES 700 million 

Currently, the Port of Kisumu operates only at a fraction of its capacity and former throughput. Due to the deterioration of the rail connection from Mombasa to Kisumu, transit cargo volumes have decreased steeply over the last decades. The port still handles some of the local cargo and specific transit cargo. However, all cargo volumes have dwindled, due to a lack of critical mass and the reliability of the transport system. Lake ports have RoRo ramps, and all break bulk is handled manually. The port of Kisumu exports: Edible Oil, Gas Oil, Steel Billet, bagged fertilizer, ceramic tiles, and assorted nails among other products in small quantities. Exports through the port include sugar, iron sheets, cotton seed cake and Sorghum. 

Port website: https://www.kpa.co.ke/OurBusiness/Pages/Kisumu.aspx 

 

Port Location and Contact
Country	Kenya
Province or District	Kisumu County
Nearest Town or City  with Distance from Port	Kisumu  3.4 Km
Port's Complete Name	Kisumu small Port
Latitude	0.056000
Longitude	34.445999
Managing Company or Port Authority	Kenya Port Authority
Management Contact Person	​​Managing Director, Capt. William K Ruto​
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Kisumu international Airport

Port Picture 

Kisumu port facilities are grouped in a wide area of land some 6ha in size including; a 262m quay, a rail-wagon ferry pier, including 90 meters of berthing space alongside the pier, on reclaimed land, almost perpendicular to the main quay, a warehouse measuring 50m by 16m on the main quay, a 3,000 m2 paved storage area directly behind the warehouse, and offices for the harbour master, customs, and police department. 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Customs and all other key regulatory bodies are available at the port to ensure smooth clearance of cargo. 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List. 

 

Port Performance 

​​​Cumulative Cargo Through-put Report from 1st August 2017 to Date: -​​ 

​​​ ​​	​​​2017​​	​​​2018​​	​​​2019​​	​​​2020​​	​​​2021​​	​​​2022​​	​​​2023​​
​​​Vessels Reg.​​	​​​10​​	​​​7​​	​​​41​​	​​​43​​	​​​77​​	​​​90​​	​​​53​​
​​​Export (tons)​​	​​​3,431.0​​	​​​9,945.5​​	​​​15,195.7​​	​​​45,550.1​​	​​​52,064.4​​	​​​44,951.9​​	​​​52,550.1​​
​​​Import (tons)​​	​​​0.0​​	​​​1,000.0​​	​​​2,539.0​​	​​​670.0​​	​​​1,950.0​​	​​​13,338.0​​	​​​8,360.5​​
​​​Total (tons)​​	​​​3,431.0​​	​​​10,945.5​​	​​​17,734.7​​	​​​46,220.1​​	​​​54,014.4​​	​​​58,289.9​​	​​​60,910.6​​

 

​​​Average Monthly Vessel Calling & Cargo Through-put​​ 

​​​No of Vessels​​	​​​Export (MT)​​	​​​Import (MT)​​	​​​Monthly Cum. (MT)​​
​​​8​​	​​​7,507​​	​​​1,194​​	​​​8,702​​

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Main Export include gas Oil, Steel Billet bagged fertilizer, ceramic tiles, and assorted nails.​​ 

​​​Main imports include bagged sugar, iron sheets and sorghum ​​ 

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The Inland Container Depot Kisumu (ICDK) is in Kibos in Western Kenya on the shores of Lake Victoria along the Kibos road in Kondele. The facility is linked to the Port of Mombasa by railtainer service. The volume of cargo handled at the revamped Kisumu port jumped to 17,735 tonnes in 2019, a 62 per cent increase compared to 2018 due to improved efficiency and a surge in trade. Data from Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) shows the volume of cargo shipped through the Kisumu port jumped from 9946 tonnes in 2018 to 58,289 tonnes in 2022 which is a 17% increase. The rise in cargo was buoyed by a strong second-half performance, reflecting better efficiency and an overall improvement in trade among partner states of the East Africa Community (EAC). The number of vessels using the port also increased to 41 in 2019 compared to nineteen the previous year, representing a 116 per cent jump. The upgrading work included concreting of the port yard, construction of the quayside, repairs of the linkspan, revamping the dry dock and rehabilitation of all buildings to boost efficiency. All roads within and the link roads to the port facility have also been repaired and feeder jetties and piers are also being put in place. The port has further been equipped with equipment such as forklift trucks, mobile cranes, and tractor-trailers. 

One problem the port has faced in recent decades has been the growth of hyacinth weed, which chokes off a large part of the Kisumu pier and frustrates shipping activities. 

The port has been stimulated by the growth in the shipment of goods through the port to destinations in Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, and Democratic Republic of Congo. Kisumu has also been designated a “city” by the central government of Kenya. Although Kisumu’s rank as a city has not been formalized through a charter by the central government 

 

Port Handling Equipment 

The preparedness of Kisumu Lake Port operations was boosted by allocating the following equipment. 

 

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane
Container Gantries	-	Not Available	n/a
Mobile Cranes	Yes	1	100% operational
Reach stacker	Yes	1	100% operational
RoRo Tug master (with Trailer)	-	Not Available
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	-	Not Available
Transtainer	-	Not Available
Forklifts	Yes	4	Fifty percent operational

Terminal Tractor 2, 50% operational 

Marine boats 2, 50% operational 

• The equipment is in good working condition. 

• The Kisumu Port was privileged to have two grabs for handling bulk cargo.  

 

Container Facilities 

Port facilities are grouped in a wide area of land some 6ha in size. This area includes: a 262m quay, a rail-wagon ferry pier, including ninety meters of berthing space alongside the pier, on reclaimed land, almost perpendicular to the main quay. 

 

Customs Guidance 

Upon approval of manifest by customs, the Clearing agent can lodge an entry in the ICMS system for a consignment within the ship. The consignment is inspected by various relevant regulatory agencies and released by customs online after payment of the various duties. If exempted from duty, for exempted consignment approval is done online before final release. Upon clearing with customs, the agent proceeds to settle port charges and release consignment with KPA. Once completed, the port gives a “Pick up Order”/PUO which is effectively the gate pass to allow cargo exit from port. The whole clearing process takes on average two working days hence possible to have all clearance in place by time of ship arrival to facilitate direct delivery upon discharge. 

 

For more information on customs please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.  

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

The berth is multipurpose. 

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

No grain bulk handling facility in Kisumu port 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

A warehouse measuring 50m by 16m on the main quay, a 3,000m2 paved storage area directly behind the warehouse, and offices for the harbour master, customs, and police department. 

 

 

Stevedoring 

The stevedoring service is outsourced in an arrangement between the cargo owners and gang representatives. 

Hinterland Information 

Kisumu port facilitates multimodal cargo transport from rail, road, air, and water. In the year 2023 the port realised a total of 407 trucks loading from the port.  

 

Port Security 

The security service is outsourced. (Details awaiting update from KPA) 

 

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes / No
Current ISPS Level   (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	Insert current level here
Police Boats	not available
Fire Engines	not available

 

Airport Overview 

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is Kenya’s largest aviation facility and the busiest airport in east and central Africa. It serves as a transit hub for major airlines as well as the gateway for visitors to other Africa's airports. The airport also serves as a major cargo centre for both inbound and outbound goods. The Government of Kenya, in its Vision 2030, recognises that an improved and expanded airport infrastructure is critical to the realization of the long-term development aspiration of the Country. In line with its vision, the proposed modernization and expansion of the JKIA is aimed at strengthening the competitive position of the airport as a regional logistical hub and a key gateway into East and Central Africa. The airport currently operates a single runway, which was developed in 1978, and whose configuration is undermining operational efficiency at the airport in terms of delays to aircraft movements at peak hours. 

 

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Country Kenya.
County	Embakasi sub- County in Nairobi County
Nearest Town or City   with Distance from the Airport	Nairobi City 18 km to the Airport
Airport’s Complete Name	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Latitude	Latitude -1°19'5.40" S
Longitude	Longitude 36°55'23.39" E
Elevation (ft and m)	5,327 Feet above sea level
IATA Code	NBO
ICAO Code	HKJK
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Kenya Airports Authority
Management Contact Person	Alex Gitari, MD and CEO, Kenya Airports Authority
Open From (hours)	00:00Hrs
Open To (hours)	00:00 Hrs

 

Airport Picture 

1. Former International Arrivals 

2. Terminal 1A International arrivals and departures. 

3. Terminal 1B International Departures. 

4. Terminal 1C International Departures. 

5. Terminal 1D Domestic flights terminal. 

6. Terminal 1E International Arrivals. 

7. Terminal 2. 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

1. Kenya Civil Aviation Authority 

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a state corporation of Kenya that is responsible for regulating the aviation industry in Kenya and for providing air navigation services in the Kenya flight region. The agency maintains its headquarters in the Aviation Building at the junction entry to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Embakasi, Nairobi. It plans, develops, manages, regulates, and operates a safe, economically sustainable, and efficient civil aviation system in Kenya, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Act, of 2013. It offers training in the aviation professions through its affiliated East African School of Aviation 

2. Kenya Association of Air Operators, 

The Kenya Association of Air Operators, was established to promote, foster, and protect the interests of those engaged in civil aviation or associated industries in Kenya It represents the interest of all licensed commercial air operators and other authorised bodies engaged in the Aviation industry based in Kenya. 

3. 748 Air Services Ltd 

The airline was established in 1995 by Ahmed Rashid Jibril, its first managing director. The airline is used on a charter basis for relief and humanitarian organizations operating in remote areas of Sudan, currently what is South Sudan, Somalia, East Africa, and Central Africa. 

4. Kenya Airways Ltd 

The company’s principal activity is providing international, regional, and domestic carriage of passengers and cargo by air. It also provides ground handling services to other airlines and the handling of import and export cargo. The group operates domestic flights and flies to 42 destinations in Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Europe. As of 31 March 2008, the group had 24 aircraft in operation, either owned or on operating leases. 

5. Astral Aviation  

This is a cargo airline based in Nairobi, Kenya. It was established in November 2000 and started operations in January 2001. It operates scheduled and non-scheduled/ad hoc cargo charters to regional destinations in Africa and to Liege in Belgium. 

6. African Express Airways 

This is a short-haul airline, which caters to business and leisure travellers and operates daily departures. It also has an Associate Jet Aircraft Maintenance Company located near its head offices. Jet Aircraft Maintenance Ltd is a firm specialising in jet aircraft maintenance, which ranges from 'A' to 'B', 'C' and 'D' checks for most medium-range aircraft of Western manufacture. 

7. Bluebird Aviation Limited 

 Incorporated in 1992, the Company operates scheduled, non-scheduled, and ad hoc air charter services within the East and Central African region with special emphasis on Eastern Africa. The company is a member of the Kenya Association of Air Operators, an umbrella body that champions the interests of aviation in Kenya. 

8. Tradewinds Aviation Services  

With the primary responsibility of Passenger satisfaction, among other duties, the Company team offers services at Check-in, arrivals, and transit special and VIP services, Meet and Greet Services Assistance with baggage Handling and Security. 

9. Swissport Kenya Ltd 

Missing narrative 

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/  

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

JKIA has two terminals. Terminal 1 is arranged in a semi-circular orientation and is divided into four parts: 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1E are used for international arrivals and departures while terminal 1D is used for domestic departures and arrivals. Terminal 2 is used by low-cost carriers. The original terminal, sometimes referred to as Old Embakasi Airport is located on the north side of the runway and is used by the Kenya Defence Forces. 

Figures from KAA indicate that the airport's Terminal 1-A has a capacity of 2.5 million passengers. The Kenyan government is targeting over 25 million passengers annually by 2025 on the expansion of JKIA's terminals. In 2022/2023, JKIA accounted for more than 66 per cent of overall passenger traffic in the country. It also had over 7 million passengers pass through it. 

JKIA has a Cargo capacity of 1.2M tonnes, including 9,000m² of cold room facilities. 

 

Performance for 2022/2023
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	98,975	9,300	300
Total Passengers	7,323,373	610281	20,342
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	1.2 million
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	358,000	29,900	900
Total aircraft movement by UNHAS	420	35	1

 

Runways 

The current runway is 60 metres wide and 4.2 kilometres long and can handle the new generation wide-bodied aircraft like the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747-8 as per ICAO code. The present runway is only lit at the sides.  In January 2017, a new instrument landing system-equipped runway of 5,500 metres (18,000 ft) in length was approved for construction at a cost of KES 37 billion shillings (approximately US$370 million) The runway could enable long-haul flights to destinations like New York City carrying up to 32 tonnes of passengers and cargo. The plan was later halted to pave the way for the high-priority project. 

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	4,117 X 45(m)
Orientation	06/24
Surface	All-weather asphalt that meets ICAO standards

 

Helicopter Pad(s) 

Helipad #1
Present	No
Largest Helicopter that can Land	MI-26 (no limit)
Width and Length (m)	N/A
Surface	Asphalt

 

JKIA has no designated helipad. However, helicopters land and park in movement areas designated for fixed-wing aircraft. The Ground Flight Safety controllers will provide guidance when in need.  

Wilson Airport is the preferred airport for smaller helicopters and those operating in domestic sectors. 

 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

The current runway is 60 metres (200 ft) wide and 4.2 kilometres (2.6 mi) long. This is an ICAO code F which can handle the new generation wide-bodied aircraft like the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747-8. The current runway is only lit at the sides. The runway will also enable long-haul flights to destinations like New York City carrying up to 32 tonnes of passengers and cargo. 

The main entrance to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is on Airport South Road, which can be accessed by an exit from the A109 highway (Mombasa Road). As well as the new 2022 expressway which can connect travellers to the airport with no turns or traffic from the city. 

https://www.afdb.org/en/documents/document/kenya-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport-jkia-airfield-expansion-project-esmp-summary-97564 

 

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refuelling	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	Yes
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	Yes
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	No	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes		Yes

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	An-124 (no limit)
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	No limit
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	3,600 m² plus 40,000 m² on the remote parking area
Storage Area (m3 and MT)	Cubic Meters (m³) and 250,000 MT.

 

Handling Equipment
Elevators   /Hi Loaders,	Yes	Max Capacity (MT)	20 mt
		Max Height  (m)	Max for 747 nose off/loading
Loading Ramps	Yes; (SKL – 16, KAHL – 6, AFS -1)
Other Comments

 

Customs Guidance 

Customs assesses duty payable depending on the value of the goods and the duty rate applicable before releasing them from Customs; except goods qualifying for special privilege according to the laws and regulations, whereby their duties and taxes are exempted. To import any goods such as cars or machinery requires the engagement of a customs clearing agent who will process the import documentation through Kenya Customs electronically on the Simba 2005 system and clear the goods on behalf of the importers. An import declaration fee (IDF) of 2% of the Customs Value is payable. When engaging with your preferred clearing agent ensure you always have: 1. Import Declaration Forms (IDF). 2. Customs declaration (Entry). 3. A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from the PVoC agent for regulated products. 4. An import standard mark (ISM) when applicable. 5.  Valid Commercial invoices from the exporting firm. 6 Valid pro forma invoices from the exporting firm. The customs clearing agent is then allowed to declare the goods you are importing on the customs portal known as SIMBA. 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following link: 

 https://www.kra.go.ke/individual/importing/learn-about-importation/how-to-import 

 

Storage Facilities 

JKIA has four cargo facilities with a capacity to handle 1.2 million tons. Currently, the airport handles more than 300,000 tons of cargo annually. The airport has an animal holding facility measuring 4,318.95ft. 

Forklift (1,350kg) with crane attachment. Railway siding at aerodrome Animal holding station. 

Veterinary treatment room with Vaccination Bay, Carcass disposal pit and Day-old chick’s room. 

Key Service Providers 

1. Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited – KAHL 

The export and import area measures 85,720 sq. ft. 

The main cold room measures 5,200 sq. ft and the export cold room measures 262 sq. ft. 

The cold room capacity is 100,000 tonnes and the temperatures are -18° and 2°C. 

The fresh produce area measures 33,133 sq. ft 

KAHL occupies 9,352 sq. ft of its office space and the remaining space within KAHL is 
occupied by different operators. 

Also available at KAHL is a strong room, banking facility, business centre and 642 motor vehicle parking slots and communication facilities through intercom and telephone extensions. 

2. Transglobal Cargo Centre 

Transglobal Cargo Centre is a multi-purpose facility, the only one of its kind in East Africa, which was designed and built to the highest specifications and requirements of a modern air cargo and freight operation. We are situated in the heart of the Specialized Freight Area of JKIA, Nairobi Kenya. 

Facilities: 

One-level customs bonded warehouse for 140 vehicles. 

One level custom bonded warehouse for 165 vehicles at showroom standards • One level warehouse for goods in bond for export and import 

Pre-delivery inspection preparation facilities for vehicles 

Total area of 18,000 sq. ft – gazetted (Kenya Gazette) transit shed, fully secured with masonry walls, ample loading, and offloading ramps, fully equipped with cargo racking, lifting, and moving equipment. 

Two-chamber cold store with independent temperature controls – total area of 1,000 sq. ft – will be expanded soon • Security cage for high-risk items. 

General storage with racking 

Protected by a “state-of-the-art” security system • 5 doors of office space for airline customers. 

Standby generator 

Ample parking for staff and clientele 

Cafeteria 

Services: 

Ramp and aircraft handling, physical checks on weight, size and condition of cargo, build-up and breakdown of pallets, pallet transfer (air/air), storage, labelling, ULD control, air waybill issuance, proof of delivery, manifests, pre-manifests, documents collection, dangerous goods check, live animals’ acceptance, security escort of cargo and mail (un-armed and armed), other physical and documents handling, x-ray of cargo, trucking (on request). 

Contacts: 

Transglobal Cargo Centre, 
Transglobal Towers – Freight Terminal 
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 
P.O. Box: 11364-00400, Nairobi, Kenya 
Tel. No: +254-(020)827069, 827108, 827188 Fax No: +254-(020) 827128 
E-mail: info@transglobal.co.ke 

3. Kenya Airways Cargo Centre 

The facility is situated at the JKIA’s Freight Area on a six-acre site. It is owned by Kenya Airways. 

Facilities: 

The export area measures 62,969 sq. ft. 

The import area measures 62,969.4 sq. ft. 

The cold room measures 7,459.46 sq. ft. 

The cold room has a maximum capacity of 100,000 tonnes i.e., 60 pallets 
and their temperatures are at 4°C. 

Also available at KQ Cargo Centre is a strong room, banking facility, boardroom, and conference facility. 120 motor vehicle parking slots, master cargo handling computer system, power backup generator and catering facility 

Communication is through intercom, telephone, and radio. 

4. Siginon Freight 

Siginon Aviation was established in Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in 1997. The scope of services includes air cargo handling, ground handling and ramp handling. 

Siginon Aviation operates 2 air cargo terminals in Kenya, located in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi and Eldoret International Airport (EIA) in Eldoret. In 2014, Siginon Aviation relocated its services to a new state of the art air cargo terminal with direct access to the JKIA airside. 

Credentials: IATA, IGHC and certified as compliant in; ISO 90001: 2008, ISAGO, RA3 and a KCAA regulated agent. 
Facilities in JKIA Nairobi: 

Perishable Cargo Handling Facilities: 

Provided for an express lane for BUPs. 

1000 SQM floor space 

1000 tons weekly throughput 

Offloading area at 10 degrees/storage at 2 degrees 

Cool corridor Storage area for 80 built up units. 

Fitted with truck dock levellers and elevating workstation. 

Provision for future expansion – an extra 3000 SQM/3000 tons weekly throughput 

General Cargo Handling Facilities: 

Annual throughput – 60,000 tons 

Storage: 

ULD positions – 38 positions 

Rack position – 1034 positions 

Total floor space at 5000SQM. 

Basement storage of 2000SQM mainly for transit vehicles 

Specialised storage area for DGR, valuables, temperature sensitive cargo oversize cargo. 

Storage available 60 units of palletized cargo 

Office floor space – 3000SQM on 3 floors for Commercial bank, Government Agencies and customer airlines and limited industry players 

Designed to allow minimal physical handling of cargo. 

Siginon Aviation Contacts: 
1. Siginon Cargo Centre 
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport -Nairobi 
T: +254 (0)20 2636764/ 07 22 20 50 04 
E: aviation@siginon.com 

2. Siginon Cargo Centre 
Eldoret International Airport – Eldoret 
T: +254 (0)53 22710 
E: secc@siginon.com 

5. Swissport Cargo Complex 

Direct access to airside – closed-off land side entrance with customs gantry 10,400m2 warehouse floor, incl. 400m2 temperature-controlled build-up area for perishables and 350m2 dedicated space for consolidation of other fresh produce 4 separate cold rooms with storage of up to 75 main deck units providing flexibility & redundancy. 

Landside truck dock of 115m wide and 15m deep for all acceptance / delivery with 15 x 40 ft truck positions (9999996 equipped with dock levellers) + 1 x 20 ft dolly dock for acceptance of pre-built units’ specifications (9999991) 

Full donkey & slave pallet concept, providing highest operational flexibility and an emission-free environment, all electric equipment. 

6 x 10ft scissors lift workstations, 3 sets of 3 lanes, bi-directional, semi-automated airside. 

Interfaces, each lane having a capacity of max 2 x 10 ft + 1 x 15 ft ULD’s. 

Dedicated strong room incl. vault (99999964m2), DGR storage (999999167m2) and high-value storage (99990m2) 

1,280 Import / Export Euro pallet storage positions 

Automated data capturing & real-time inventory control on Cargo Spot IT platform by means of Handheld Terminals 

3-zone security concept providing strict separation of cargo & people flow – highly restricted access to warehouse 

No structural separation of Import and Export area within the warehouse optimizes usability of available floor space during peak times. 

Fully covered by CCTV system (99999950 cameras) incl. digital recording (99999930-day retention) • X- ray screening machines, metal detection machine and handheld detectors on site • Empty ULD storage directly adjacent to warehouse 

Offices for Customs and other Government authorities on site 

5 parking positions for wide-body full freighters directly outside the warehouse 

2,400m2 office space of which 2,000m2 is for third parties (airlines, GSA’s, clearing & forwarding companies) 

Banking facilities on site 

6. Animal Holding Station 

The Animal Holding Station is administered by KAA. The station occupies an area of 4,318.95 sq. ft 
Services: 

Receiving of live animals from airlines 

Watering and feeding within individuals kennels. 

Walking of animals (dogs) in the quarantine area 

Cleaning 

Physical examination of the animals 

Tariffs, based on individual animals, e.g., size, services, rendered and duration of stay. 

Mandatory Requirements 

Import license (permit) to enter the country. 

A health certificate (must be from country of origin) Export permit (official from the government body) 

In the case of dogs and cats, a valid vaccination record MUST accompany the animal. 

NB: Animals without the above documents shall be retained at the quarantine area at the expense of the owner. 

Wildlife 

All wildlife must be authorized by relevant wildlife authorities to move. No animal shall be allowed to transit or enter without CITES, export permit and certificate of origin. 

Specialized Freight Area 

JKIA has an exclusive earmarked freight area which has fourteen (99999914) Pack Houses with pre-cooling and processing facilities for cut flowers, fruits, and other fresh produce. At JKIA, we strive to ensure that perishables are handled at a strategically dedicated area within the airport next to the cargo terminals. 

Ramp Handling Companies 

Kenya Airways 

Swissport, Tradewinds Ltd, Kenya Aerotech, Eurocraft, Cargo Carriers at JKIA, Kenya Airways Cargo, Air France/KLM, Lufthansa Cargo, Emirate Sky Cargo, Cargolux, Ethiopian Airlines, Martin Air, Saudia Airlines, Etihad Crystal Cargo, Egypt Air, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airlines, Turkish Cargo, MK Airline, Swiss World Cargo, Cargo Belly Carriers, Kenya Airways, British Airways, South African Airways, Air Rwanda, Hub Airlines, Astral Aviation, Kenya Airways, Africa Express Airlines • Safari Air Express, Blue Bird Aviation, Marshland Airline, Juba Airways 

Cargo Facilities Development 

The cargo apron at the JKIA has now been expanded to accommodate 8 wide-bodied aircraft at any one time. Major expansions on roads leading to the cargo terminal, improved lighting system, water and sewerage system and modern ample and secure parking facilities for the motor vehicles. 

Clearing and forwarding Companies 

SDV Transami, Freight in Time, Kuehne & Nagel, Sky Train, Total Touch, Schenker International, Siginon Freight, Mitchell Cotts, Maya Fright, Mechanized, Andy Forwarders, Kenya International Freight & Warehousing Association (KIFWA) 

Courier Companies 

DHL, UPS, TNT, FedEx, Total Plus, Sky Express (SkyNet Worldwide), Postal Corporation 

 

https://www.kaa.go.ke/corporate/cargo/cargo-at-jkia/ 

 

 

List of stakeholders STAKEHOLDER CATEGORY	LIST
Law Enforcement	KAPU, GSU
Airlines	Passenger Airline    African Express Airways, Air Arabia, Air France, Air Mauritius, Astral Aviation, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa Airline, East African Safari Air, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Fly 540, Fly-SAX, Jambo Jet, Kenya Airways, Royal Dutch Airlines, Mozambique Airlines, Lufthansa, Airlines, Air, Precision Air, Airways, RwandAir, Saudi Arabian Airlines, African Airways,    Cargo Airlines    Air France Cargo, Astral Aviation, Atlas Air Cargo, Blue Bird Aviation, Cargo lux, DHL Mail, Egyptair Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo Etihad Cargo, Kenya Airways Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo, Martin Air Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Saudia Cargo, Singapore Airlines Cargo, Skyward Aviation, Turkish Airlines Cargo, Air France Cargo
Ground Handling	Kenya Airways Handling Ltd, Swiss port Ground Handling, Trade Winds Aviation Ltd, Kenya Aerotech Ltd    Transglobal Ltd (Africa Flight Services), Eurocraft Handling Agencies, Siginon Aviation
Key Government Agencies	Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Aeronautical Information Services, Kenya Immigration Service, Kenya Revenue Authority (Customs), Kenya Airports Police Unit, Port Public Health Services, Kenya Tourism Board, Port health, Immigration, MORT, KEPHIS, NEMA
External Service providers	Taxi Operators

 

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

Charges by the owner of an aircraft making a flight in the Flight Information Region are based on the following parameters: (a) Distance flown; (b) The Maximum Take- Off Mass; (c) The unit rate. 

 Except where otherwise indicated, the formula to be applied for the purposes of charging air navigation services is as follows: 

C= P x D x √ (MTOM/50) 

Where; 

C= the charge to be paid by the owner; P=Unit Rate: D= Distance flown: MTOM = Maximum Take Off Mass 

Link to Navigational charges form. 

https://www.kcaa.or.ke/sites/default/files/charges/KCAA%20%20CHARGES%20%26%20REGULATORY%20FEES-%20AIC%209.17.pdf 

 

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	10	100	150
Landing USD - $	10	100	150
Night Landing USD - $
Night Take-Off USD - $
Parking	6	40	50
Handling Charges

 

For updated rates use this site: https://eaip.kcaa.or.ke/eAIP_01122022/01-12-2022/eAIP/HK-GEN%204.1-en-GB.html#GEN-4.1 

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.19 (Jul 2023)
Avgas	2.15/kg (Aug 2023)

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

(Rates vary with various terminals. Below is approximate charges) 

Import Charges
Type of Charge	Rate USD - $ per kg	Comments
Handling Charge	15	Minimum Charge
Break Bulk Fee	20	No comment
Diplomatic Mail	10	Dip mail category (A)
Strong Room – per consignment	30	Minimum Charge
Cold Storage Fee	20	Minimum Charge/Kg/Day
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours	40	Minimum Charge/48Hrs
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt	50	Invoice/Receipt/ICD
Storage per Day	15	Per Kg/day
Export
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo	15	Minimum Charge
International Air Waybill	Not Available	No comment
Local Air Waybill	Not Available	No Comment
Air Waybill Amendment - Cancellation	20	No comment
Air Waybill Documentation	30	No Comment
Diplomatic Mail	Not Available	No comment
Storage Charges per Day	15	Per Kg/Day

https://infotradekenya.go.ke/procedure/45/step/1669?l=en&embed=true&includeSearch=true 

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES 

Aircraft Weight /Rate (US$): 

2,000 kg- 180,000 kg/ $75 per 3 hours 

180,001 kg and over /$100 per 3 hours 

These charges are administered by KAA, owners and operators of JKIA. 

JKIA is the only airport in Kenya that has operational air-bridges. 

*Charges as of 30th June 2022 

Link to airport charges.  

Https://www.nairobi-airport.com/en/airport_taxes_handling_nairobi.php 

  

Security 

Kenya Airports Authority has installed up-to-date, top notch security systems for screening cargo and put in place safety procedures that are in line with ICAO recommendations. Strict measures are exercised to counter terrorism and ensure that there is ultimate security at all airports. Due to a well-documented case of lapse in security at JKIA in 2006, all security scanners have been upgraded and all personnel are screened at all check-in points and boarding gates. An ongoing security training exercise is undertaken for all airport workers as well as the National Security Intelligent Service, Kenya Airports Police Unit, Immigration, Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Port Health and all the Air Operators 

For your safety and of travellers, all passengers as well as their carry-on and registered baggage are screened. Screening is conducted for metal objects such as keys, cell phones and coins. Coat or jacket are taken off and placed in the plastic tray, liquids and gels are presented separately, laptops are removed for separate screening and other instructions given by the security agents must be adhered to. For security reasons, all hold baggage is screened. If during this screening, the security agent suspects the presence of prohibited or dangerous goods, then the security team on the ground is allowed to open the traveller's bag or suitcase. As a rule, the passenger is confronted with their baggage in which case they will be opened in their (passengers) presence, and the security staff will explain the need for extra search being performed. 

Link to security provisions; https://www.kaa.go.ke/corporate/security-and-baggage/security-control/ 

 

 

 

Airport Overview 

The airport was established in 1995 and is located some 16 kilometres south from Eldoret Town on the Eldoret-Kisumu Road. Eldoret is an international airport with all facilities; however, due to its high altitude of 7,050 feet, it is difficult to operate aircraft effectively. The airport is open from Monday to Sunday from 0600hours to 2100hours GMT, but the hours can be extended on request. Currently the airport has three scheduled international cargo flights and several ad hoc freighters per week. The Eldoret International Airport (EIA) has positioned itself as a regional cargo hub. The airport can accommodate medium-size haul planes such as Boeing B767 or Airbus 310. The existing structure can handle 1.5 million passengers, 62,000 tonnes of cargo and 36,000 aircrafts per year. EIA has two cargo facilities with a capacity to handle 1.2 million tonnes of cargo annually, and a cold storage capacity of 250 metric tonnes. The cargo facilities are Signon Freight Limited and CanKen International. 

Among the infrastructural challenges is the airport's 3.5-kilometre runway, which cannot accommodate large aircraft. In addition, the airfield is poorly lit. The only cargo flights that operate from the airport delivers electronics, clothes, and other accessories for local consumption, but leave empty because there are no goods to be flown back from the town. Two international cargo planes, namely Ethiopian and Emirates, which land twice a week full of goods. The main challenge is lack of partnership with farmers so they can also raise crops meant for export. 

 

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Kenya
County	Uasin Gishu County
Nearest Town or City   with Distance from Airport	Eldoret  16 Km
Airport’s Complete Name	Eldoret International Airport
Latitude	0.46666667
Longitude	35.258335
Elevation (ft and m)	7,050 ft / 2,150 m
IATA Code	EDL
ICAO Code	HKEL
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Kenya Airports Authority
Management Contact Person	Walter Agong   (Cel 0712 452 170: 0723 656 502)
Open From (hours)	0600hours
Open To (hours)	2100hours

Airport Picture 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

The Eldoret International Airport (EIA) has positioned itself as a regional cargo hub. The airport can accommodate medium-size haul planes such as Boeing B767 or Airbus 310. The existing structure can handle 1.5 million passengers, 62,000 tonnes of cargo and 36,000 aircrafts per year. 

EIA has two cargo facilities with a capacity to handle 1.2 million tonnes of cargo annually, and a cold storage capacity of 250 metric tonnes. The cargo facilities are Signon Freight Limited and CanKen International. 

The airport handles an average of 5 cargo flights per week each carrying approximately 40 MT of cargo.  

Performance for 2022
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	7,000	580	24
Total Passengers	250,000	20,833	183
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	62,000
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	9,817
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	Not currently used for humanitarian operations

Eldoret International Airport has two cargo facilities with a capacity to handle 1.2 million tonnes of cargo annually, and a cold storage capacity of 250 metric tonnes. The cargo facilities are Signon Freight Limited and CanKen International.  

Runways 

Eldoret International Airport is a large airport that serves the city of Eldoret and the surrounding communities. Situated at 2,150 metres (7,050 ft) above sea level, the airport has a single asphalt runway that measures 3,475 metres (11,401 ft) in length. It is one of the more than 5,000 private jet airports one can access through Private Jets and allows flights into any airport of one’s choice. 

Although the Eldoret airport is located by a small road at a considerable distance away from the centre of town, it is ranked fourth in terms of general size among airports in Kenya. 

With a 3-kilometer-long runway and its trademark chain-link fence along the perimeter, it could certainly do with a facelift. That notwithstanding, the Eldoret International Airport remains a significant nucleus in the Western region for goods importers in the region. 

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3,475 m X 45m
Orientation	08/26
Surface	Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s) 

There is no helicopter pad but there is ample parking space on the apron and remote stands.  

Helipad #1
Present	No
Largest Helicopter that can Land	No Limit
Width and Length (m)
Surface	Asphalt

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Among the infrastructural challenges is the airport's 3.5-kilometre single runway, which cannot accommodate large aircraft. In addition, the airfield is poorly lit. The current one is Category A, which only allows aircraft such as the Boeing 767 or Airbus 310. Cargo flights operated from the airport only delivers electronics, clothes, and other accessories for local consumption, but leaves empty because there are no goods to be flown back from the town. The main challenge is lack of partnership with farmers so they can also raise crops meant for export. 

The airport fails to attract more airlines despite the region having many tourists’ attractions sites due high cost of fuel. Despite there being an oil depot in Eldoret, the airport must source fuel from Nairobi. The airport has only two international cargo planes, namely Etihad and Emirates, which land twice a week full of goods.  

There are plans to extend the runway strip from the current 3.5km to accommodate bigger aircraft. 

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refuelling	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	Yes
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	No
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	No	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes		Yes

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	B747
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	B747
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	Approx. 32,000 m²
Storage Area (m3 and MT)	350 mt
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (MT)	Not available
		Max Height  (m)	Not available
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments

Customs Guidance 

Customs assesses duty payable depending on the value of the goods and the duty rate applicable before releasing them from Customs; except goods qualifying for special privilege according to the laws and regulations, whereby their duties and taxes are exempted. To import any goods such as cars or machinery requires the engagement of a customs clearing agent who will process the import documentation through Kenya Customs electronically on the Simba 2005 system and clear the goods on behalf of the importers. An import declaration fee (IDF) of 2% of the Customs Value is payable. When engaging with your preferred clearing agent ensure you always have: 1. Import Declaration Forms (IDF). 2. Customs declaration (Entry). 3. A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from the PVoC agent for regulated products. 4. An import standard mark (ISM) when applicable. 5.  Valid Commercial invoices from the exporting firm. 6 Valid pro forma invoices from the exporting firm. The customs clearing agent is then allowed to declare the goods you are importing on the customs portal known as SIMBA. 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following link: 

 https://www.kra.go.ke/individual/importing/learn-about-importation/how-to-import 

For more information on customs in COUNTRY NAME, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 1.3 Customs Information here.   

Storage Facilities 

Signon Freight Limited; The export and import dry cargo area capacity is 150 metric tonnes. The main cold room has a capacity of 20 metric tonnes at temperature 2° and 8°C; • Also available at Signon is a strong room, banking facility and business centre. 

CanKen International. 

The total area for pre-cooling owners is 314.88 sq. ft at temperature 2° and 7°C. 

The export area for flower cold storage is 944.64 sq. ft at temperature 2° and 6°C. 

The export area for pre-cooling vegetables is 209.92 sq. ft at temperature 2° and 7°C. 

The cold room for vegetables measures 629.76 sq. ft at temperature 2° and 6°C. 

3 bonded warehouses of dry cargo capacity of 150 metric tonnes. 

A standby generator service is provided by KAA with up to 25 kilowatts at maximum load.  

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: https://www.kaa.go.ke/corporate/cargo/cargo-at-eldoret-international/  

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

Commuted landing fees for each class II and class III Aerodrome shall be calculated as follows (where payment is made for the whole year in advance). 

1. For landing on each class II Aerodrome, 400 times the single landing for that aircraft. 

2. For landing on each class III Aerodrome, 100 times the single landing for that aircraft. 

3. Invoices for landing fee shall be payable within 30 days of their receipt by the operator and any delay will attract interest at 18 % per annum calculated daily. 

4. Night take-off attracts a fee equivalent to one fifth of day landing. 

5. Night landing attracts a fee equivalent to five fourths of day landing. 

All registered aircraft’ used for Training programmes are parked at half the rates and handling Charges varies with flight capacity and ranges from USD 30 to 100 per flight. 

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	34	372	527
Landing USD - $	40	820	1,345
Night Landing USD - $	32	656	1,076
Night Take-Off USD - $	8	164	269
Parking	6	40	50
Handling Charges	30	50	100

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

iJET specializes in providing different types of aviation fuel supply services to Commercial, Cargo, Private, and Military jet operators at Eldoret airport in Kenya. With price validity changing at Eldoret Airport and taxes differing from one location to another iJet ensures there is no overpaying for aircraft fuel or jet fuels. iJET is the trusted aviation fuel re-seller at Eldoret airport, offering high-quality jet fuel to all types of aircraft. 

Contracts with more than one aviation fuel suppliers at international airport, national airport, commercial airports ensure highest quality of fuel at the most competitive fuel price. 

 

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	2.000
Avgas	2.184

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

The Eldoret International Airport (EIA) has positioned itself as a regional cargo hub. The airport can accommodate medium-size haul planes such as Boeing B767 or Airbus 310. The existing structure can handle 1.5 million passengers, 62,000 tonnes of cargo and 36,000 aircrafts per year. 

EIA has two cargo facilities with a capacity to handle 1.2 million tonnes of cargo annually, and a cold storage capacity of 250 metric tonnes. The cargo facilities are Signon Freight Limited and CanKen International. 

Information on costs is not provided. All companies are available for Aircraft, Passenger and Cargo Handling operations. 

 

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES 

Air bridge charges for Eldoret International Airport are not available.  

 

Security 

Security is highly valued at the airport therefore both the staff and the people entering the airport area are checked to ensure security for all. It is mandatory for the airport staff to pass through security checks when coming to work and entering restricted areas within the airport. Before entering, your hand luggage is supposed to be screened through an X-Ray machine before walking through the archway detector. You are not allowed to get in with metal objects like belts, necklaces through the detector. 

Departure halls have clearly marked check-in counters.  Airline and KAA ground staff are available to facilitate passengers through boarding procedures, and on to the immigration desks. To make the check-in process easier for passengers, the airport has set up self-check-in kiosks at various points of departure hall which can conveniently be used to print boarding passes. This facility is currently only available for use by Kenya Airways, South African Airways and KLM passengers. 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

1. Signon Aviation Ltd.  

Previously known as Signon Freight Limited; The export and import dry cargo area capacity is 150 metric tonnes. The main cold room has a capacity of 20 metric tonnes at temperatures 2° and 8°C; • Also available at Signon is a strong room, banking facility and business centre. 

Contact:  

Address: P.O Box 2323-30100, Eldoret. 

Town: Eldoret 

County: Uasin Gishu 

Contact Person: Mr. Bernard Kipkoech 

Mobile: +254-706782334 

Email: E: corporate@siginon.com 

Website: https://www.siginon.com 

 

2. CanKen International. 

Canken is an independent Kenya based registered company operating in the areas of Shipping, International freight forwarding & logistics, providing Sea, Air & Overland transportation services Being founded by an experienced shipping professional backed by a strong experience of over 10 years in the industry having successfully sailed through all its facets, starting from working with Owners, then moving on to Total Logistics which includes Overall Shipping & Freight Forwarding activities, both Air and Sea, Ship Chandelling & Project Handling 

Contact:  

Tel:  +254-053-2062665 

Cell No: +254-722736367 

Contact person: Caroline Ngetich – Operations Manager 

Email: canken@cankencargo.com 

 

3. Kenya Aerotech Ltd 

Established in 1971, Kenya Aerotech Limited was the pioneering ground handling company in Kenya and remains the largest and most respected provider of aviation ground support services in the region. The company’s long experience in serving world airlines has ensured excellent operational expertise in provision of ground handling services all round. 

Kenya Aerotech provides ground handling services for all types of aircraft at airports and airstrips in the region and has partnered with renowned aviation operators to reach out to a large international clientele. The company’s other offices are at Moi International Airport Mombasa and Eldoret International airport offering wide coverage and flexibility to serve clients regardless of where they choose to land. Kenya Aerotech offers the full spectrum of aircraft ground services on both passenger and cargo flights supported by modern equipment appropriate for any ground handling activity. They also offer and co-ordinate handling services at Wilson Airport (WIL) HKNW, Kisumu Airport (KIS) HKKI, Lokichogio Airport (LKG) HKLK, Malindi Airport (MYD) HKML, Wajir Airport (WJR) HKWJ, Nanyuki Airport (NYK) HKNY 

Contact:  

Mr. Paul Ruhiu   Tel No: 0722175490 

Email: ops-eld@kenya-aerotech.com 

Website: www.Kenya-aerotech.com 

 

4. Tradewinds Aviation Services Limited:  

Offers ground handling services and logistics. 

Contacts: 

Cargo Village, Freight Link Road, 

Mechanized Freight Terminal, 1st Floor. 

P.O. Box 42474-00100 

Nairobi, Kenya 

Email: info@tradewindskenya.com 

Tel: +254 730 805000 

 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: https://www.kaa.go.ke/corporate/cargo/cargo-at-eldoret-international/  

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ 

 

Airport Overview 

Moi International Airport's (MIA) strategic geographical location in the coastal region of the Indian Ocean, positions it as an ideal tourist and trade destination airport for the region. The airport currently has 20 scheduled airlines with most of the international flights originating from Europe. 

Moi International Airport is a key travel hub in East Africa, offering convenient connections to various local and international destinations. With the presence of both local and international airlines, travellers have a wide range of options to choose from when planning their travel itinerary. 

 

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Kenya
County	Mombasa
Nearest Town or City   with Distance from the Airport	Mombasa  16 Km
Airport’s Complete Name	Moi International Airport
Latitude	04º 01’54” S
Longitude	39º 35’39’’E
Elevation (ft and m)	200 ft / 62 m
IATA (International Air Transport Association) Code	MBA
ICAO Code	HKMO
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Kenya Airports Authority
Management Contact Person	Peter Wafula  (Cel 0726318516)
Open From (hours)	0000hours
Open To (hours)	0000hours

Airport Picture 

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2022
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	26,956	2,246	74
Total Passengers	1,481,047	123,420	4,114
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	6,000
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	2,151	179	5
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	Not currently used for humanitarian operations

 

Runways 

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3350 m X 45m
Orientation	03/21
Surface	Asphalt

 

Runway #2
Runway Dimensions	1,260 m X 22 m
Orientation	03/21
Surface	Asphalt

 

Helicopter Pad(s) 

The airport does not have helipad. 

 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Several airport infrastructure and capacity enhancement projects have been initiated at Moi International Airport to enhance delivery, safety, and efficiency of operations. These projects include: 

• Rehabilitation works at Terminal Two which increased the airport capacity to handle an additional 500,000 passengers per annum. 

• Upgrade of the public address system 

• Upgrade of airfield and apron with good lighting 

• Kenya Airports Authority is now in the process of rehabilitating the pavements to improve strength and serviceability. 

• The expansion of the Mombasa port and the Lamu-South Sudan project which are two major Vision 2030 flagship projects will make the Kenyan coastal region a major trade investment, giving MIA the competitive edge as the gateway to the region. 

 

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refuelling	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	Yes
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	No
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	No	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	A330-300
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallets
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)
Storage Area (m3 and MT)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes	Max Capacity (MT)	Not available
		Max Height  (m)	Not available
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments

 

Customs Guidance 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following link: 

 https://www.kra.go.ke/individual/importing/learn-about-importation/how-to-import 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

 

Storage Facilities 

Kenya Airfreight Handling Ltd (KAHL) operates the cargo facility at MIA with the capability of handling 500 tonnes of cargo for exports and imports per month. 

The facility includes: 

• Export Warehouse 5,110 sq. ft 

• Import Warehouse 5,380 sq. ft 

• Radioactive Room 100.4 sq. ft 

• Strong room 841.1 sq. ft 

• Security Cage 328.17 sq. ft 

• Freezer room 15.25 sq. m 

• Cold room 25 sq. m 

• 55 offices of assorted sizes 

• 150 motor vehicle parking slots 

• Communication facilities (telephone, fax, email, etc) 

 

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

Commuted landing fees for each class II and class III Aerodrome shall be calculated as follows (where payment is made for the entire year in advance). 

1. For landing on each class II Aerodrome, 400 times the single landing for that aircraft. 

2. For landing on each class III Aerodrome, 100 times the single landing for that aircraft. 

3. Invoices for landing fees shall be payable within 30 days of their receipt by the operator and any delay will attract interest at 18 % per annum calculated daily. 

4. Night take-off attracts a fee equivalent to one-fifth of day landing. 

5. Night landing attracts a fee equivalent to five-fourths of day landing. 

All registered aircraft’ used for Training programmes are parked at half the rates and handling Charges vary with flight capacity and range from USD (US Dollars) 30 to 100 per flight. 

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	34	372	527
Landing USD - $	40	820	1,345
Night Landing USD - $	32	656	1,076
Night Take-Off USD - $	8	164	269
Parking	6	40	50
Handling Charges	30	50	100

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.19 (Jul 2023)
Avgas	2.15/kg (Aug 2023)

 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

Information on costs is not provided. They vary from companies are available for Aircraft, Passenger and Cargo Handling operations. 

It differs per handling company/operator. 

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES 

Airbridge charges for Moi International Airport are not available.  

Security 

Security is highly valued at the airport therefore both the staff and the people entering the airport area are checked to ensure security for all. It is mandatory for airport staff to pass through security checks when coming to work and entering restricted areas within the airport. Before entering, your hand luggage is supposed to be screened through an X-ray machine before walking through the archway detector. You are not allowed to get in with metal objects like belts, or necklaces through the detector. 

Departure halls have clearly marked check-in counters. Airline and KAA (Kenya Airports Authority) ground staff are available to facilitate passengers through boarding procedures, and on to the immigration desks. To make the check-in process easier for passengers, the airport has set up self-check-in kiosks at various points of the departure hall which can conveniently be used to print boarding passes. This facility is currently only available for use by Kenya Airways, South African Airways and KLM passengers. 

 

Ground/Cargo Handlers servicing Mombasa Moi International Airport Contacts 

• Kenya Airways. 

• Kenya Aerotech Ltd. 

• Tradewinds Aviation Services Ltd. 

• Astra Aviation Services Ltd. 

• Lufthansa Cargo. 

 

Firm	Location	Telephone No.	Email Address	Web
Kenya Airways.	MIA	Tel: +254 741 207226 or +254 741 26705	cargo.saleskenya@kenya-airways.com / cargo.caprev@kenya-airways.com.	www.kqcargo.com
Kenya Aerotech Ltd.	MIA	(+254) 727 500266 & (+254) 715924331	ops-mba@kenya-aerotech.com	www.kenya-aerotech.com
Tradewinds Aviation Services Ltd.	MIA	+254 (0)41 343 2815	toperationstradewindskenya.com	www.tradeswindkenya.com
Astra Aviation Services Ltd.	JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport)	+254 733 827222, +254 710	info@astral-aviation.com	www.astral-aviation.com
Lufthansa Cargo	MIA	+254-413435295	MsaExport@kenya-airways.com	www.lufthansa-cargo.com

 

Airport Overview 

Kisumu is a city in Western Kenya Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, The largest freshwater lake in Africa. It is a centre of trade between the East African countries due to its proximity to their borders. The airport is located to the northwest of Kisumu town. The site is bordered on the Western and the Southern sides by Lake Victoria and on the Eastern and Northern sides by the main road to Uganda.  

The airport has a single runway, 06/24, which is 10,826 feet long and made of asphalt. The airport is currently undergoing a 4.9-billion-shilling expansion that will include the construction of a parallel taxiway, cargo apron and associated facilities.  

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Kenya
County	Kisumu
Nearest Town or City   with Distance from the Airport	Kisumu  3.5 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Kisumu International Airport
Latitude	00º 05’ 10.10”
Longitude	34º 43’ 44.01”
Elevation (ft and m)	3795 ft/ 1157m
IATA Code	KIS
ICAO Code	HKKI
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Kenya Airports Authority
Management Contact Person	Selina Gor (0733806045)
Open From (hours)	0630hours
Open To (hours)	2100hours

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Currently, there is no cargo operator or facility at the Airport. 

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2023
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	10,924	910	40
Total Passengers	538,548	44,879	1,495
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	0	0	0

 

Runways 

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3.300 m X 30m
Orientation	7/25
Surface	Paved

 

Helicopter Pad(s) 

The airport does not have a helipad. 

 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

The airport has a single runway, 06/24, which is 10,826 feet long and made of asphalt. The airport is currently undergoing a 4.9-billion-shilling expansion that will include the construction of a parallel taxiway, cargo apron and associated facilities.  

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refuelling	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	No	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	Yes
Catering Services	No	De-icing Equipment	No
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	No
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	No	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	Not applicable
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	Not applicable
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	Unknown surface
Storage Area (m3 and MT)	Unknown surface
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	No	Max Capacity (MT)	Not Applicable
		Max Height  (m)	Not applicable
Loading Ramps	No
Other Comments

Customs Guidance 

Duties are assessed based on the Customs value of the item and in accordance with the rates provided by the East African Community Customs Management Act EACCMA (2004), VAT Act (2013), Excise Act (2015) and any other levies imposed by Government legislation. Customs Valuation is based on the price actually paid or payable for the imported goods. Customs duty is paid at the port of entry on goods subject to taxation. Imported goods may be liable to Import Duty, Value Added Tax, Excise Duty, and any other applicable levies, when the allowable limits are exceeded. 

The passenger may seek an explanation from the Customs Officer. The passenger has a right to query the assessed Customs duties and the Customs Officer is under obligation to demonstrate the correctness. Passengers have a concession of USD 500 applicable only to goods for personal and/or household use. Passengers are also exempt on their used personal effects. 

Customs duties are paid at the appointed banks or through mobile banking platform after the generation of an electronic payment slip. Banks are located within the terminals. 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following links:  

https://kra.go.ke/helping-tax-payers/faqs/customs-and-border-control  

1.3 Customs Information.   

 

Storage Facilities 

Not Available 

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES  

Commuted landing fees for each class II and class III Aerodrome shall be calculated as follows (where payment is made for the whole year in advance).  

1. For landing on each class II Aerodrome, 400 times the single landing for that aircraft.  

2. For landing on each class III Aerodrome, 100 times the single landing for that aircraft.  

3. Invoices for landing fee shall be payable within 30 days of their receipt by the operator and any delay will attract interest at 18 % per annum calculated daily.  

4. Night take-off attracts a fee equivalent to one fifth of day landing.  

5. Night landing attracts a fee equivalent to five-fourths of day landing.  

All registered aircraft’ used for Training programmes are parked at half the rates and handling Charges vary with flight capacity and range from USD 30 to 100 per flight.  

 

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	34	372	527
Landing USD - $	40	820	1,345
Night Landing USD - $	32	656	1,076
Night Take-Off USD - $	8	164	269
Parking	6	40	50
Handling Charges	30	50	100

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

Fuel services at the airport are operated by Vivo Energy. The fuel charges are always at par with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) which has an expanded mandate of inter alia regulation of upstream petroleum and coal. Currently, the price of Jet A-1 and Avgas is Kenya shillings 189.00 and 333.00 respectively. 

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.40
Avgas	2.40

 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

Kisumu International Airport does not handle cargo currently.  

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES 

Kisumu International Airport operates only domestic flights not subjected to Air-Bridge Charges. 

Security 

The Kenya Airports Authority exercises strict measures to counter terrorism and ensure that there is ultimate security at all airports. Security scanners have been upgraded and all personnel are screened at all check-in points and boarding gates. 

An ongoing security training exercise is undertaken for all airport workers as well as the National Security Intelligent Service, Kenya Airports Police Unit, Immigration, Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Port Health and all the Air Operators.  

 

Airport Overview 

Wajir International Airport is a crucial aviation facility located in Wajir Town, Wajir County. It serves as an important gateway to the north-eastern region of the country and plays a vital role in facilitating passenger and cargo transportation. The airport is equipped with a modern terminal building, runway, and navigation systems to support both domestic and international flights. 

However, like many airports, Wajir International Airport faces certain bottlenecks and procedural issues that can affect operators and customers. One key bottleneck is stringent security measures due to the Airport’s location within the military camp, while necessary, can sometimes cause delays during the screening process.  

The airport has been crucial and has acted as the central point for emergency relief ‘Heli-ops’ (2019) in Wajir, Mandera, Moyale and Garissa. 

Effective communication and coordination between airport authorities, airlines, military leadership, and relevant government agencies can help minimize delays and improve overall operational efficiency. 

There are no freight companies, but different airlines bring in and out their cargo. 

 

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Kenya
County	Wajir
Nearest Town or City   with Distance from Airport	Wajir  3.5 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Wajir International Airport
Latitude	1°44'00"N
Longitude	40°05'30"E
Elevation (ft and m)	770 ft (235 m)
IATA Code	WJR
ICAO Code	HKWJ
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Kenya Airports Authority
Management Contact Person	Name: Ali Godana  Title: Area Manager  Tel: 0722268540
Open From (hours)	0630
Open To (hours)	18:30

Airport Picture 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Renegade Air 

Renegade Air is a regional airline based at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. Renegade Air was founded in 2012. It now serves the market between Wilson Airport, Wajir Airport and Kisumu International Airport, using Bombardier Dash 8-Q300 aircraft along these routes. 

Their specialities include scheduled Passenger Services, Cargo Delivery, Private Charters, Evacuation Flights, ACMI Leasing, Relief Services 

Contacts. 

• Call Center:0111 038 900 

• Wajir : + 254 710 222 000 

• Parcel Office: + 254 798 303 234 

• Emergency: +254 798 303 234 

 

I-Fly Air Solutions Services 

I Fly Air was issued with an Air Service License in 2020. 

Their specialities include scheduled Passenger Services, Cargo Delivery, Private Charters,  

Contacts. 

• HQ: Aerlink building 
  Wilson Airport, Nairobi 

• Hotline: 0740 100 100 

• Hotline: 0111051990 

• Email: reservations@ifly.co.ke 

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Information on Wajir International Airport is scanty being a security installation. But it receives up to 15 flights a day. 2 for passengers and others for cargo and those making a stopover to refuel. 

 

Performance for YEAR
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	5,400	450	15
Total Passengers	36,000	3,000	100
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	N/A
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	Passenger and parcel services
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	None currently but ECHO flight and UNHAS used to transit through the airport

 

Runways 

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	Length: 2,780 metres  Width: 55 metres
Orientation	15/33
Surface	paved

Helicopter Pad(s) 

Not present but helicopters are guided where to land. 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	No
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	No
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refuelling	No
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units
Cargo terminal	No	Ground Power (mobile)
Pax Transport to Airfield	Yes	Ground Handling Services
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	Yes
Catering Services	No	De-icing Equipment	Yes
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Yes
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	No	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

 

Airport Operating Details 

Scanty information due to the Airport being a security installation. 

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	E145
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	N/a
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	N/a
Storage Area (m3 and MT)	N/A

 

Customs Guidance 

N/A 

Storage Facilities 

N/A 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

Fuel is provided by private companies. 

Security 

Airport security and KDF 

There is high security in and around the airport provided by the Airport Police and the Kenya Defence Force. 

 

Overview 

The Busia border crossing is the main land checkpoint for goods and travellers passing between Kenya and Uganda. The facilities were upgraded in recent years to make it a one-stop border crossing between Busia, Kenya and Busia, Uganda. A vehicle and container scanner are one of the new installations that has hastened the processing time at Busia border points making a total of 500 trucks per day through all agencies. The town of Busia (Kenya) is the capital of Busia County and lies on the direct route between Kampala and Nairobi via Kisumu. Many travellers take a direct bus between the 2 capital cities, which takes 12-13 hours. Individuals crossing the Kenyan-Uganda border are required to have certain documents to do so, including the following:  

• Passport (or national ID for East Africans). 

• Visa (if applicable).  

• Yellow fever vaccination certificate.  

Nationals of East African Community (EAC) member states do not need a visa to enter Kenya or Uganda and may also enter using a national ID card in place of their passport. International visitors who meet the Kenyan eVisa requirements can take the convenient option of applying for their visa online, which skips any unnecessary trips to an embassy. 

Some of the bottlenecks at the border crossing include Unilateral bans on products, high fees by Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya, trade information asymmetry, and single lane roads on the Kenya side that stifles cross-border business between Kenya and Uganda via Busia One-Stop Border Posts. There have also been traffic snarl-ups that have been blamed on poor road network and lack of power and internet connectivity at the border point. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Kenya: Busia  Uganda: Busia
Province or District	Busia County
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Busia  3.8 km
Latitude	0.463333
Longitude	34.105278
Managing Authority / Agency	Kenya Revenue Authority
Contact Person	Area Manager’s Office Tel: 0709014561

 

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Kisumu International Airport (KIS)
Nearest Port	Port Bunyala  Distance in 63 km  Truck Travel Time: 2hrs  Car Travel time: 1hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Shiviling Supermarket Busia  Distance within 1km range  Truck Travel Time: 0.10Hrs  Car Travel time: 0.05hrs
Other Information	There are fuelling stations in the near proximity to the one-stop border point and a weighing bridge enroute to Uganda.

 

Hours of Operation
Mondays	24Hrs
Tuesdays	24Hrs
Wednesdays	24Hrs
Thursdays	24Hrs
Fridays	24Hrs
Saturdays	24Hrs
Sundays	24Hrs
National Holidays	No closure on any National Holidays.
Seasonal Constraints	Operational the entire year.

 

Daily Capacity 

Busia one-stop border point has four lanes; The first lane is for general cargo transport, The second lane is used by passenger vehicles, the third is for fresh produce transport and the fourth is for hazardous products. An average of 500 trucks with goods passes through the border daily with the numbers increasing between Wednesday and Sunday. Kenya's revenue authority has installed cargo scanners at border points to facilitate trade. 

Customs Clearance 

In a customs clearance process, there are loads of documents to be verified and submitted, either electronically or physically with the consignment. This to help the concerned officials to calculate taxes and duties that are levied on the consignment that is ready to ship. The requirements include  

• Pro-Forma,  

• Customs packing list,  

• COO Certificate (Country of Origin),  

• Customs Invoice,  

• Shipping bill,  

• Export license,  

• Bill of lading,  

• Bill of sight,  

• Letter of credit,  

• Bill of exchange,  

• Export license. 

• Health certificate.  

Unilateral bans on products, high fees by Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya, trade information asymmetry, and single-lane roads on the Kenya side stifle cross-border business between Kenya and Uganda via Busia One-Stop Border Posts. Traffic snarl-ups have also been blamed on poor road networks and lack of power and internet connectivity at the border points. Some of the tariffs are (assuming each WFP (World Food Programme) truck loads 28,000 kg) 

• AFA (Agriculture and Food Authority) permit for cereals and pulses – USD (US Dollars) 17 per truck 

• Kenya Dairy Board Permit – USD (US Dollars) 8.5 per truck (for milk products – CSB (CORN SOYA BLEND), LNS (Lipid based Nutrient Supplements) (Lipid based Nutrient Supplements) (Lipid based Nutrient Supplements)) 

• Department Veterinary Services – USD 8.5 per truck (for milk products – CSB, LNS) 

• Port Health - USD 8.5 per truck 

• Radiation Permit - USD 17 per truck  

• KEPHIS (Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service) fee – USD 2.5 per mt. 

• Clearing agents Fee charge 1.275 per mt. 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following links:  

https://www.eac.int/press-releases/142-customs/1276-eac-operationalizes-13-one-stop-border-posts 

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17531055.2020.1768468 

  

Other Relevant Information 

Processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time. 

1. Pre-clearance documentation; Contract a clearing agent. 

2. Obtaining Kenya Service release; requirements.  

• Submission of documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Paying for import permit 

• Obtaining Kenya Service release 

3. Obtaining Port Health Services release 

• Applying for import health certificate and generate e-slip. 

• Paying for import health certificate 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining import health certificate 

4. Obtaining KES release 

• Submit documents for verification. 

• Payment of destination inspection fees 

• Verification of consignment 

5. Obtaining KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) release 

• Obtaining exit note 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining KRA final release 

6. Physical release of consignment 

Period: 

• Waiting time in queue: Max. 10mn 

• Attention at the counter: Max.  5mn 

For more information on processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time Link.  

https://infotradekenya.go.ke/procedure/502/step/2543?l=en&embed=true&includeSearch=false 

 

KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards) Rates on IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE PVOC (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity) CONTRACTORS ARE NOT PRESENT  

General goods and used motor vehicles being imported from countries where PVOC Contractors are not present (see clause 5.3 and 7.1) shall be subject to destination inspection upon payment of destination inspection fee equivalent to 0.6% of the approved Customs Value subject to minimum of USD 265 and maximum of USD 2700 per used motor vehicle unit or consignment submitted for inspection. Testing fee is payable where testing is required to determine conformity.  

 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

 

Agency	Name	Title	Telephone
KRA (customs)		Area Manager Office	+254709014561

 

 

Overview 

The Namanga border crossing is the main land checkpoint for goods and travellers passing between Kenya and Tanzania. The facilities were upgraded in recent years to make it a one-stop border crossing between Namanga, Kenya and Namanga, Tanzania. The Namanga border crossing between Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania is located about 160 km southeast of Nairobi and 100 km north of Arusha. The Kenyan side of the border is in Kajiado County, while the Tanzanian side is in Longido District. Namanga is one of the major border crossings between the two countries due to its proximity to the two major cities. 

Individuals crossing the Kenyan-Tanzania border are required to have certain documents to do so, including the following: 1.     Passport (or national ID for East Africans).2. Visa (if applicable). 3. Yellow fever vaccination certificate. Nationals of East African Community (EAC) member states do not need a visa to enter Kenya or Tanzania and may also enter using a national ID card in place of their passport. International visitors who meet the Kenyan eVisa requirements can take the convenient option of applying for their visa online, which skips any unnecessary trips to an embassy. 

Some of bottlenecks at the border crossing includes; Unilateral bans on products, high fees by Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya, trade information asymmetry and single lane roads on the Kenya side that stifles cross border business between Kenya and Tanzania via Namanga One-Stop Border Posts. There have also been traffic snarl-ups that have been blamed on poor road network and lack of power and internet connectivity at the border point. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Kenya: Namanga  Uganda: Namanga
Province or District	Kajiado County, Kenya
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Namanga  0.550 km
Latitude	-2.547620
Longitude	36.786204
Managing Authority / Agency	Kenya Revenue Authority
Contact Person	Kenya Revenue  Authority: +254 45 5132021
Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Kilimanjaro International Airport (155km) Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs  Car Travel time: 4 hrs
Nearest Port	Tanga Port (540 km)  Truck Travel Time: 10 hrs  Car Travel time: 6.5 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Arusha (110 km)  Truck Travel Time: 2.5 hrs  Car Travel time: 2 hrs
Other Information	There are fuelling station in the near proximity to the one stop border point, a Cargo scanner, and a weighing bridge en route to and from Tanzania.

 

Hours of Operation
Mondays	24Hrs
Tuesdays	24Hrs
Wednesdays	24Hrs
Thursdays	24Hrs
Fridays	24Hrs
Saturdays	24Hrs
Sundays	24Hrs
National Holidays	No closure on any National Holidays.
Seasonal Constraints	Operational the entire year.

 

Daily Capacity 

At this border, private cars use a separate lane. The border is busy with 150 trucks passing on an average including Importation, transit, and empty trucks. 

Customs Clearance 

In the customs clearance process, there are loads of documents to be verified and submitted, either electronically or physically with the consignment. This is to help the concerned officials to calculate taxes and duties that are levied on the consignment that is ready to ship. The requirements include a proforma, packing list, Certificate (Country of Origin), Customs Invoice, Shipping bill, Export license, Letter of credit, Export license, and Health certificate. Unilateral bans on products, high fees by Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya, trade information asymmetry, and single-lane roads on the Kenya side stifle cross-border business between Kenya and Tanzania via Namanga One-Stop Border Posts. Traffic snarl-ups have also been blamed on poor road networks and lack of power and internet connectivity at the border points. 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following links:  

https://www.eac.int/press-releases/142-customs/1276-eac-operationalizes-13-one-stop-border-posts 

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17531055.2020.1768468 

Other Relevant Information 

Processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time 

1. Pre-clearance documentation; Contract a clearing agent 

2. Obtaining KES release 

• Submit documents for verification 

• Payment of destination inspection fees 

• Verification of consignment 

3. Obtaining KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) release 

• Obtaining exit note 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining KRA final release 

4. Physical release of consignment 

Period; 

Waiting time in queue: Max. 5mn 

Attention at counter: Max. 5mn 

For more information on processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time Link;  

https://infotradekenya.go.ke/procedure/502/step/2543?l=en&embed=true&includeSearch=false 

  

KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards) Rates on IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE PVOC (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity) CONTRACTORS ARE NOT PRESENT  

General goods and used motor vehicles being imported from countries where PVOC Contractors are not present (see clause 5.3 and 7.1) shall be subject to destination inspection upon payment of destination inspection fee equivalent to 0.6% of the approved Customs Value subject to minimum of USD (US Dollars) 265 and maximum of USD 2700 per used motor vehicle unit or consignment submitted for inspection. Testing fee is payable where testing is required to determine conformity.  

  

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

Agency	Name	Title	Telephone
KRA (customs)		Area Manager	+254 45 5132021

 

 

Overview 

The Moyale border crossing is the main land checkpoint for goods and travellers passing between Kenya and Ethiopia. It is situated approximately 780KM North of Nairobi and 775KM South of Addis Ababa and had its facilities upgraded in recent years to make it a one-stop border crossing between Moyale, Kenya and Moyale, Ethiopia. In June 2021, the one stop border post (OSBP) crossing at Moyale began commercial operations. Officials from both countries sit together in one office and clear passengers and cargo, through immigration, customs, revenue collection and health clearance, saving time.  

Individuals crossing the Kenyan-Ethiopia OSBP are required to have certain documents to do so, including the following: 1. Passport (or national ID for East Africans).2. Visa (if applicable). 3. Yellow fever vaccination certificate. 

At the OSBP, passengers, cargo and vehicles stop once to process border crossing formalities to exit one partner state and enter the other. The border formalities and documentation processing for goods and passengers are carried out in a single clearance hall for exit from one partner state and entry into the adjoining State. If cargo inspection is required, it is done at once through joint inspection involving all interested border agencies from both partner states at the same time and location. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Kenya: Moyale  Ethiopia: Moyale
Province or District	Marsabit County: Kenya
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Kenya: Marsabit 246Km
Latitude	3.539985
Longitude	39.052841
Managing Authority / Agency	Kenya Revenue Authority
Contact Person	Kenya Revenue  Authority: +254 020 200249
Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Isiolo International Airport (504km)   Truck Travel Time: 11 hrs  Car Travel time: 8 hrs
Nearest Port	Lamu Port (967 km)  Truck Travel Time: 32 hrs  Car Travel time: 23 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Moyale town (1.2 km)  Truck Travel Time: 0.12 hrs  Car Travel time: 0.06 hrs
Other Information	There are fuelling station in the near proximity to the one stop border point and a weighing bridge en route to Ethiopia.

 

Hours of Operation
Mondays	24Hrs
Tuesdays	24Hrs
Wednesdays	24Hrs
Thursdays	24Hrs
Fridays	24Hrs
Saturdays	24Hrs
Sundays	24Hrs
National Holidays	No closure on any National Holidays.
Seasonal Constraints	Operational the whole year.

 

Daily Capacity 

A fully functional Moyale OSBP was expected to reduce the border crossing time by at least 30 percent by enabling faster movement of cargo and people. A baseline survey by Trademark East Africa (TMEA) in 2017 indicated that it took on average, 21 hrs and 52 minutes (Kenya-Ethiopia) and 12.5 hrs (Ethiopia-Kenya) for a cargo truck to cross the border. 

Customs Clearance 

Generally, in a customs clearance process, there are loads of documents to be verified and submitted, either electronically or physically with the consignment. This to help the concerned officials to calculate taxes and duties that are levied on the consignment that is ready to ship. The requirements include; ProForma, Customs packing list, COO Certificate (Country of Origin), Customs Invoice, Shipping bill, Export license, Bill of lading, Bill of sight, Letter of credit, Bill of exchange, Export license and Health certificate. Unilateral bans on products, high fees by Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya, trade information asymmetry and single lane roads on the Kenya side stifle cross border business between Kenya and Uganda via Busia One-Stop Border Posts. Traffic snarl-ups have also been blamed on poor road network and lack of power and internet connectivity at the border points. 

Some of the tariffs are (assuming each WFP truck loads 28,000 kg) 

• AFA permit for cereals and pulses – USD 17 per truck 

• Kenya Dairy Board Permit – USD 8.5 per truck (for milk products – CSB, LNS) 

• Department Veterinary Services – USD 8.5 per truck (for milk products – CSB, LNS) 

• Port Health - USD 8.5 per truck 

• Radiation Permit - USD 17 per truck  

• KEPHIS fee – USD 2.5 per mt. 

• Clearing agents Fee charge 1.275 per mt. 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following links:  

https://www.eac.int/press-releases/142-customs/1276-eac-operationalizes-13-one-stop-border-posts 

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17531055.2020.1768468 

 

Other Relevant Information 

Processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time 

1. Pre-clearance documentation; Contract a clearing agent 

2. Obtaining Kenya Service release; requirements;  

• Submission of documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Paying for import permit 

• Obtaining Kenya Service release 

3. Obtaining Port Health Services release 

• Applying for import health certificate and generate e-slip 

• Paying for import health certificate 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining import health certificate 

4. Obtaining KES release 

• Submit documents for verification 

• Payment of destination inspection fees 

• Verification of consignment 

5. Obtaining KRA release 

• Obtaining exit note 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining KRA final release 

6. Physical release of consignment 

Time frame; 

Waiting time in queue: Max.  5mn 

Attention at counter: Max.   5mn 

For more information on processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time Link;  

https://infotradekenya.go.ke/procedure/502/step/2543?l=en&embed=true&includeSearch=false 

 

IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE PVOC CONTRACTORS ARE NOT PRESENT 

General goods and used motor vehicles being imported from countries where PVOC Contractors are not present (see clause 5.3 and 7.1) shall be subject to destination inspection upon payment of destination inspection fee equivalent to 0.6% of the approved Customs Value subject to minimum of USD 265 and maximum of USD 2700 per used motor vehicle unit or consignment submitted for inspection. Testing fee is payable where testing is required to determine conformity. 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link:  

 

KEBS Rates on IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE PVOC CONTRACTORS ARE NOT PRESENT  

General goods and used motor vehicles being imported from countries where PVOC Contractors are not present (see clause 5.3 and 7.1) shall be subject to destination inspection upon payment of destination inspection fee equivalent to 0.6% of the approved Customs Value subject to minimum of USD 265 and maximum of USD 2700 per used motor vehicle unit or consignment submitted for inspection. Testing fee is payable where testing is required to determine conformity.  

 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

 

 

Overview 

The Taveta/Holili One Stop Border Point crossing was the first to commence operations in 2016. It is located between Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania is located about 264 km South-east of Mombasa (Kenya) and 110 km West of Arusha (Tanzania). The Kenyan side of the border is in Taita-Taveta County, while the Tanzanian side is in Himo Town, Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region. Taveta is one of the key border crossing points between the two countries due to the border’s proximity to major cities. Operationalising the Taveta/Holili border was expected to increase with the construction of a new Voi-Arusha Road passing through the two border points, stretching the capacity of the then infrastructure and operations thereby increasing delays and costs related to waiting time for import and export processing. 

Individuals crossing the Taveta Holili OSBP (One Stop Border Post) are required to have certain documents to do so, including the following: 1. Passport (or national ID for East Africans).2. Visa (if applicable). 3. Yellow fever vaccination certificate. There are separate lanes for cargo trucks and private cars. 

At the OSBP, passengers, cargo and vehicles stop once to process border crossing formalities to exit one partner state and enter the other. The border formalities and documentation processing for goods and passengers are carried out in a single clearance hall for exit from one partner state and entry into the adjoining State. If cargo inspection is required, it is done at once through joint inspection involving all interested border agencies from both partner states at the same time and location. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Kenya: Taveta  Tanzania: Holili
Province or District	Taita Taveta County: Kenya
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Kenya: Taita Taveta 2 Km
Latitude	-3.3817748
Longitude	37.6423354
Managing Authority / Agency	Kenya Revenue Authority
Contact Person	John Kirwa +254724604841
Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Kilimanjaro International Airport (78 km)   Truck Travel Time: 2 hrs  Car Travel time: 1 hr 20 minutes
Nearest Port	Mombasa Port (264 km)  Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs  Car Travel time: 4 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Taveta town (2 km)  Truck Travel Time: 5 minutes  Car Travel time: 2 minutes
Other Information	There is Border Point Petrol Station in the near proximity to the OSBP. It has weighing bridge en route to Tanzania, cargo scanner, truck and private cars parking yard and a customs Bonded warehouse.

 

Hours of Operation
Mondays	24Hrs
Tuesdays	24Hrs
Wednesdays	24Hrs
Thursdays	24Hrs
Fridays	24Hrs
Saturdays	24Hrs
Sundays	24Hrs
National Holidays	No closure on any National Holidays.
Seasonal Constraints	Operational the entire year.

 

Daily Capacity 

The current estimated volume of cargo transported and passengers’ traffic through the Holili/Taveta border is 10,000 tons and 500 people per day. An average number of trucks are inspected in a day is 50, majorly from East African Community countries. The bulk of cargo that passes through the boarder being Agricultural commodities. 
 

Customs Clearance 

In a customs clearance process, there are loads of documents to be verified and submitted, either electronically or physically with the consignment. This to help the concerned officials to calculate taxes and duties that are levied on the consignment that is ready to ship. The requirements include; Proforma, Customs packing list, COO Certificate (Country of Origin), Customs Invoice, Shipping bill, Export license, Bill of lading, Bill of sight, Letter of credit, Bill of exchange, Export license and Health certificate. Unilateral bans on products, high fees by Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya, trade information asymmetry and single lane roads on the Kenya side stifle cross border business between Kenya and Uganda via Busia One-Stop Border Posts. Traffic snarl-ups have also been blamed on poor road network and lack of power and internet connectivity at the border points. 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following links:  

https://www.eac.int/press-releases/142-customs/1276-eac-operationalizes-13-one-stop-border-posts 

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17531055.2020.1768468 

  

Other Relevant Information 

Processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time 

1. Pre-clearance documentation; Contract a clearing agent 

2. Obtaining Kenya Service release; requirements;  

• Submission of documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Paying for import permit 

• Obtaining Kenya Service release 

3. Obtaining Port Health Services release 

• Applying for import health certificate and generate e-slip 

• Paying for import health certificate 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining import health certificate 

4. Obtaining KES release 

• Submit documents for verification 

• Payment of destination inspection fees 

• Verification of consignment 

5. Obtaining KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) release 

• Obtaining exit note 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining KRA final release 

6. Physical release of consignment 

Period; 

Waiting time in queue: Max. 5mn 

Attention at counter: Max.  5mn 

For more information on processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time Link;  

https://wfp.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/HSCMCapacityStrengthening/EkE_3Nl_TOBEg-Oa-dQfD44B7TpcwQFSxTR8RLxSUB6uKA?e=Rna7s0 

 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

Agency	Name	Title	Telephone
KRA (customs)	John Kirwa	Area Manager	+254724604841

 

 

 

Overview 

The Illasit/Tarakea border crossing is the land checkpoint for goods and travellers passing between Kenya and Tanzania. Illasit is a settlement in Kenya's Rift Valley Province near the Kenya-Tanzanian border. It basks in the face and foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. It is approximately 270 km by road southeast of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. 

Individuals crossing the Kenyan-Tanzania border are required to have certain documents to do so, including the following: 1.     Passport (or national ID for East Africans).2. Visa (if applicable). 3. Yellow fever vaccination certificate. Nationals of East African Community (EAC) member states do not need a visa to enter Kenya or Tanzania and may also enter using a national ID card in place of their passport. International visitors who meet the Kenyan eVisa requirements can take the convenient option of applying for their visa online, which skips any unnecessary trips to an embassy. 

Some of bottlenecks at the border crossing includes; Unilateral bans on products, high fees by Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya, trade information asymmetry and single lane roads on the Kenya side that stifles cross border business between Kenya and Tanzania via Illasit/Tarakea border crossing. There have also been traffic snarl-ups that have been blamed on poor road network and lack of power and internet connectivity at the border point. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Kenya: Illasit  Tanzania: Tarakea
Province or District	Kajiado County: Kenya
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Loikitok  20 km
Latitude	-2.9895984
Longitude	37.5684679
Managing Authority / Agency	Kenya Revenue Authority
Contact Person	Kenya Revenue  Authority: +254 45 5132021
Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Jomo International Airport (232.2km)   Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs  Car Travel time: 3 hrs 40 minutes
Nearest Port	Mombasa Port (333 km)  Truck Travel Time: 8 hrs  Car Travel time: 5 hrs 30 minutes
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Loikitok (17 km)  Truck Travel Time: 1hr  Car Travel time: 30 minutes
Other Information	There are fuelling stations in the near proximity (Loikitok town) to the border crossing, The border crossing has no Cargo scanner and custom bonded warehouse.

 

Hours of Operation
Mondays	16Hrs
Tuesdays	16Hrs
Wednesdays	16Hrs
Thursdays	16Hrs
Fridays	16Hrs
Saturdays	16Hrs
Sundays	16Hrs
National Holidays	No closure on any National Holidays.
Seasonal Constraints	Operational the calendar year.

 

Daily Capacity 

Illasit/Tarakea has does not have separate lane for private cars. Daily trucks capacity is 50 to 100. 

Customs Clearance 

In a customs clearance process, there are loads of documents to be verified and submitted, either electronically or physically with the consignment. This to help the concerned officials to calculate taxes and duties that are levied on the consignment that is ready to ship. The requirements include; ProForma, Customs packing list, COO (Chief Operating Officer) Certificate (Country of Origin), Customs Invoice, Shipping bill, Export license, Bill of lading, Bill of sight, Letter of credit, Bill of exchange, Export license and Health certificate. Unilateral bans on products, high fees by Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya, trade information asymmetry and single lane roads on the Kenya side stifle cross border business between Kenya and Tanzania via Namanga One-Stop Border Post. Traffic snarl-ups have also been blamed on poor road network and lack of power and internet connectivity at the border point. 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following links:  

https://www.eac.int/press-releases/142-customs/1276-eac-operationalizes-13-one-stop-border-posts 

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17531055.2020.1768468 

  

Other Relevant Information 

Processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time. 

1. Pre-clearance documentation; Contract a clearing agent. 

2. Obtaining Kenya Service release; requirements;  

• Submission of documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Paying for import permit 

• Obtaining Kenya Service release 

3. Obtaining Port Health Services release 

• Applying for import health certificate and generate e-slip. 

• Paying for import health certificate 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining import health certificate 

4. Obtaining KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards) release 

• Submit documents for verification. 

• Payment of destination inspection fees 

• Verification of consignment 

5. Obtaining KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) release 

• Obtaining exit note 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining KRA final release 

6. Physical release of consignment 

Time limit; 

Waiting time in queue: Max. 5mn 

Attention at counter: Max. 5mn. 

For more information on processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time Link;  

https://infotradekenya.go.ke/procedure/502/step/2543?l=en&embed=true&includeSearch=false 

KEBS Rates on IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE PVOC (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity) CONTRACTORS ARE NOT PRESENT  

General goods and used motor vehicles being imported from countries where PVOC Contractors are not present (see clause 5.3 and 7.1) shall be subject to destination inspection upon payment of destination inspection fee equivalent to 0.6% of the approved Customs Value subject to minimum of USD 265 and maximum of USD 2700 per used motor vehicle unit or consignment submitted for inspection. Testing fee is payable where testing is required to determine conformity.  

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

 

Agency	Name	Title	Telephone
KRA (customs)	Patrick Omondi	Area Manager	+254722888847

 

Overview 

The Lunga-Lunga OSBP (One Stop Border Post) is a border station between Kenya and Tanzania, with KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) and Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) as lead agencies. It is the 2nd busiest border between Kenya and Tanzania after Namanga. Its construction was supported by development partners Trademark East Africa (TMEA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). After the commencement of operation at the OSBP, the estimated average time for cargo clearance reduced from 48 hours to less than 8 hours, and revenue grew by 51% in the 2021/2022 fiscal year despite the challenges that came with the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the Lunga-Lunga OSBP has not been commissioned but plans are underway. This is being done in close collaboration with the EAC (East African Community) secretariat. Before the establishment of the OSBP, both Kenya and Tanzania were undertaking clearance and verification separately for both imports and exports and Kenya's clearance centre was around 5kms from the border leaving the distance as unmanned land. But after the operations of the OSBP started, it is now located at the border and brought several benefits to the local community. Some of these benefits include faster clearance of goods and cargo, better organization, improved security, better facilities, and infrastructure, improved multi-agency cooperation, and facilitation of small-scale cross-border traders through simplified procedures for low-value goods. 

For the OSBP to operate smoothly and facilitate trade, there are several enabling tools that ensure its implementation and full operation. This includes; The East African Community One Stop Border Posts Act, 2016, Physical infrastructure, Political goodwill, Constructive partnerships with the private sector, Border community collaboration, Joint border meetings, County Commissioner service delivery meetings and sensitization through stakeholders' meeting. The partner agencies at the border include KRA, Immigration, KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards), KEPHIS (Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service), Port Health, Veterinary Department, Kenya Fisheries Services, Anti-counterfeit Authority, and Agriculture and Food Authority, National Police Service, National Intelligence Service, Kenya Forest Service, Kenya Wildlife Service, Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) and Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA). 

The management of the border is led by Border Management Committee (BMC) chaired by KRA and comprises all PGAs and security agencies and other law enforcement agencies that operate within the border. The BMC coordinates OSBP activities and it meets monthly and on a need basis. The PGAs hold stakeholders' meetings with cross-border traders on a quarterly basis. To handle emerging issues at the OSBP, Joint Border Committee involving Kenya and Tanzania conducts meetings on a quarterly basis. Multi-agency border patrol meetings are also done monthly with rotating lead agencies and joint inspections by all interested parties. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Kenya: Lunga Lunga  Tanzania: Hororo
Province or District	Kwale County: Kenya  Hororo District: Tanzania
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Lunga Lunga  0.5km
Latitude	-2.9895984
Longitude	37.5684679
Managing Authority / Agency	Kenya Revenue Authority
Contact Person	Joram Maina; Cell phone; 254725772293
Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Moi International Airport Mombasa (100km)   Truck Travel Time: 3 hrs  Car Travel time: 1 hr 30 minutes
Nearest Port	Mombasa Port (100 km)  Truck Travel Time: 3 hrs  Car Travel time: 1 hr 30 minutes
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Lunga Lunga (0.5 km)  Truck Travel Time: 1hr  Car Travel time: 5 minutes
Other Information	There are 2 fuelling stations in the near proximity to the border crossing and a supermarket (Lunga Lunga Town)

 

Hours of Operation
Mondays	16Hrs
Tuesdays	16Hrs
Wednesdays	16Hrs
Thursdays	16Hrs
Fridays	16Hrs
Saturdays	16Hrs
Sundays	16Hrs
National Holidays	No closure on any National Holidays.
Seasonal Constraints	Operational the calendar year.

 

Daily Capacity 

Lunga OSBP has a separate lane for private cars. Current Daily trucks capacity is 40 to 50. 

Customs Clearance 

In a customs clearance process, there are loads of documents to be verified and submitted, either electronically or physically with the consignment. This to help the concerned officials to calculate taxes and duties that are levied on the consignment that is ready to ship. The requirements include; Proforma, Customs packing list, COO (Chief Operating Officer) Certificate (Country of Origin), Customs Invoice, Shipping bill, Export license, Bill of lading, Bill of sight, Letter of credit, Bill of exchange, Export license and Health certificate. Unilateral bans on products, high fees by Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya and trade information asymmetry stifle cross border business between Kenya and Tanzania via Lunga Lunga One-Stop Border Post.  

Some of the tariffs are (assuming each WFP (World Food Programme) truck loads 28,000 kg) 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following links:  

https://www.eac.int/press-releases/142-customs/1276-eac-operationalizes-13-one-stop-border-posts 

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17531055.2020.1768468 

  

Other Relevant Information 

Processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time. 

1. Pre-clearance documentation; Contract a clearing agent. 

2. Obtaining Kenya Service release; requirements;  

• Submission of documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Paying for import permit 

• Obtaining Kenya Service release 

3. Obtaining Port Health Services release 

• Applying for import health certificate and generate e-slip. 

• Paying for import health certificate 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining import health certificate 

4. Obtaining KEBS release 

• Submit documents for verification. 

• Payment of destination inspection fees 

• Verification of consignment 

5. Obtaining KRA release 

• Obtaining exit note 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining KRA final release 

6. Physical release of consignment 

Time limit; 

Waiting time in queue: Max. 5mn 

Attention at counter: Max. 5mn 

For more information on processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time Link;  

https://infotradekenya.go.ke/procedure/502/step/2543?l=en&embed=true&includeSearch=false 

KEBS Rates on IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE PVOC (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity) CONTRACTORS ARE NOT PRESENT  

General goods and used motor vehicles being imported from countries where PVOC Contractors are not present (see clause 5.3 and 7.1) shall be subject to destination inspection upon payment of destination inspection fee equivalent to 0.6% of the approved Customs Value subject to minimum of USD (US Dollars) 265 and maximum of USD 2700 per used motor vehicle unit or consignment submitted for inspection. Testing fee is payable where testing is required to determine conformity. 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

Agency	Name	Title	Telephone
KRA (customs)	Joram Mburu Maina	Area Manager	+254725772293

 

 

 

Overview 

Isbania, also Isibania, is a town in Migori County of Kenya, at the international border with Tanzania. Approximately 24 kilometres (15 mi), by road, south of Migori, the location of the district headquarters. This is approximately 200 kilometres (124 mi) south of Kisumu, the nearest large city.  

The Isibania border point is the main land checkpoint for goods and travellers passing between Kenya and Uganda. The facilities were upgraded in recent years to make it a one-stop border crossing between Isibania, Kenya, and Isibania, Uganda. A vehicle and container scanner are one of the new installations that has hastened the processing time at Isibania border points making a total of 2000 trucks per week through all agencies. Most transit trucks use the border point to deliver commodities to Tororo, Jinja, Kampala, and Nalukolongo. Individuals crossing the Kenyan-Uganda border are required to have certain documents to do so, including the following:  

• Passport (or national ID for East Africans). 

• Visa (if applicable).  

• Yellow fever vaccination certificate.  

Nationals of East African Community (EAC) member states do not need a visa to enter Kenya or Uganda and may also enter using a national ID card in place of their passport. International visitors who meet the Kenyan eVisa requirements can take the convenient option of applying for their visa online, which skips any unnecessary trips to an embassy. 

Some of the bottlenecks at the border crossing include; Unilateral bans on products, high fees by Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya, trade information asymmetry, and single-lane roads on the Kenya side that stifles cross-border business between Kenya and Uganda via Isibania One-Stop Border Posts. There have also been traffic snarl-ups that have been blamed on poor road network and lack of power and internet connectivity at the border point. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Kenya: Isibania  Tanzania: Sirare
Province or District	Migori County
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Kianja Town  8 km  Migori Town  30 Km
Latitude	1°14'32.0"S  1.242219
Longitude	34°28'36.0"E  34.476672
Managing Authority / Agency	Kenya Revenue Authority
Contact Person	Area Office Manager: Gideon Langat  Tel +254709542731 and +254709544725  Deputy Area Manager: Kennedy Emoru  Tel +254712283060

 

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Migori Airport (ICAO: HKMM)
Nearest Port	Zamil Port Victoria, Migori County  ·81388, 34.13302   Distance in 77.4 km  Truck Travel Time: 2hrs 30min  Car Travel time: 1hrs 48min
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Shiviling Supermarket Isibania  Distance: within 1 km range  Truck Travel Time: 0Hrs 5min  Car Travel time: 0Hrs 5min
Other Information	The nearest Fuel station is within 1 km range from the one-stop border point and a Rongo weighing bridge is available 63.1Km to the Border Crossing Point

 

Hours of Operation
Mondays	24Hrs
Tuesdays	24Hrs
Wednesdays	24Hrs
Thursdays	24Hrs
Fridays	24Hrs
Saturdays	24Hrs
Sundays	24Hrs
National Holidays	No closure on any National Holidays.
Seasonal Constraints	Operational the entire year.

 

Daily Capacity 

Isibania one-stop border point has four lanes; The first lane is for general cargo transport, The second lane is used by passenger vehicles, the third is for fresh produce transport and the fourth is for hazardous products. An average of 2000 trucks with goods and 3000 buses with passengers passes through the border weekly with the numbers increasing towards the weekends. Kenya's revenue authority has installed cargo scanners at border points to facilitate trade.  

Customs Clearance 

In a customs clearance process, there are loads of documents to be verified and submitted, either electronically or physically with the consignment. This to help the concerned officials to calculate taxes and duties that are levied on the consignment that is ready to ship. The requirements include;  

• Pro-Forma,  

• Customs packing list,  

• COO Certificate (Country of Origin),  

• Customs Invoice,  

• Shipping bill,  

• Export license,  

• Bill of lading,  

• Bill of sight,  

• Letter of credit,  

• Bill of exchange,  

• Export license. 

• Health certificate.  

 

Unilateral bans on products, high fees by Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya, trade information asymmetry, and single-lane roads on the Kenya side stifle cross-border business between Kenya and Uganda via Isibania One-Stop Border Posts. Traffic snarl-ups have also been blamed on poor road networks and lack of power and internet connectivity at the border points. Some of the tariffs are (assuming each WFP (World Food Programme) truck loads 28,000 kg) 

• AFA (Agriculture and Food Authority) permit for cereals and pulses – USD (US Dollars) 17 per truck 

• Kenya Dairy Board Permit – USD 8.5 per truck (for milk products – CSB (CORN SOYA BLEND), LNS (Lipid based Nutrient Supplements) (Lipid based Nutrient Supplements)) 

• Department Veterinary Services – USD 8.5 per truck (for milk products – CSB, LNS) 

• Port Health - USD 8.5 per truck 

• Radiation Permit - USD 17 per truck  

• KEPHIS (Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service) fee – USD 2.5 per mt. 

• Clearing agents Fee charge 1.275 per mt. 

For more information on customs in Kenya, please see the following links:  

https://www.eac.int/press-releases/142-customs/1276-eac-operationalizes-13-one-stop-border-posts 

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17531055.2020.1768468 

  

Other Relevant Information 

Processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time 

1. Pre-clearance documentation; Contract a clearing agent 

2. Obtaining Kenya Service release; requirements;  

• Submission of documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Paying for import permit 

• Obtaining Kenya Service release 

3. Obtaining Port Health Services release 

• Applying for import health certificate and generate e-slip 

• Paying for import health certificate 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining import health certificate 

4. Obtaining KES release 

• Submit documents for verification 

• Payment of destination inspection fees 

• Verification of consignment 

5. Obtaining KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) release 

• Obtaining exit note 

• Submission of clearance documents for verification 

• Verification of consignment 

• Obtaining KRA final release 

6. Physical release of consignment 

Period 

• Waiting time in queue: Max. 10mn 

• Attention at the counter: Max. 5mn 

For more information on processes or procedures required to complete the crossing and approximate waiting time Link;  

https://infotradekenya.go.ke/procedure/502/step/2543?l=en&embed=true&includeSearch=false 

 

KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards) Rates on IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE PVOC (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity) (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity) CONTRACTORS ARE NOT PRESENT  

General goods and used motor vehicles being imported from countries where PVOC Contractors are not present (see clause 5.3 and 7.1) shall be subject to destination inspection upon payment of destination inspection fee equivalent to 0.6% of the approved Customs Value subject to minimum of USD 265 and maximum of USD 2700 per used motor vehicle unit or consignment submitted for inspection. Testing fee is payable where testing is required to determine conformity.  

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.