Role of Clearing and Forwarding Agents
You have probably heard of the term Clearing and Forwarding Agents. You probably know that they have something to do with – well – clearing and forwarding cargo at ports of entry. But what else is…
Clearing and Forwarding Procedure in Kenya
More and more Kenyans are seeking to import goods from outside the country either for business or personal purposes. Are you stuck, wondering how to go about importing goods into Kenya? This article will…
Kenya: Clearing Agents Go-Slow Cripples Port Activities
On Monday, February 2017, a section of the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) held a press conference to announce an intended halt to collection of taxes on behalf of importers…
Shipping Goods to Kenya: 7 More Terms You Will Encounter
In a previous article, we had a look at the commonly used shipping terms. In this article, we will continue to explain the meanings of more terms that you are likely to encounter when shipping your goods. Consignee…
PPP Tolled Roads - Will Kenyans Accept to Pay for Road Use?
Motorists on the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway - Will We soon start paying for road use If figures are anything to go by, Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is set to grow at a rate of 6 per cent…
Shipping Goods to Kenya: Five Terms you're likely to Encounter
Are you venturing into the field of importing goods to Kenya? During our first business ventures we usually encounter difficult terms that are industry-specific. You are probably scratching your head…
Lessons in Logistics from Amina Mohamed Loss
Amb. Amina Mohamed’s loss in her bid for the African Union Commission chairperson’s seat has come as a shocker to many observers. The loss was considered not only as a loss to the charming Cabinet…
Understanding the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Regulations in Kenya
Many traders import goods from the Middle-East and other nations in America, Asia and Europe to Kenya. Sometimes, these goods fall short of the quality requirements for end-consumers. In order to assure…