The Logistics of Unga ‘Revolution’
May 2017 was not the first time Unga, or maize meal flour, made news headlines after its retail price reached record highs. In 2011, many Kenyan citizens grappled with the escalating prices of fuel and…
CSR: What Have You Done?
Sidoman Challenge Cup - Rhamu, Mandera County. Corporate social responsibility, often abbreviated "CSR," is a corporation's initiatives to assess and take responsibility for the company's effects…
Welcome: Women in the Logistics World
IMAGE SOURCE: TABPI The whole month of March celebrates women, with the world joining in to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th. As countries around the world continue to celebrate…
Three Documents You Need When Importing
After earlier discussing the clearing and forwarding procedure in Kenya, this post will look at the three main documents that you will need when importing. The three documents are the Import Declaration…
KRA Flags Off Regional Electronic Cargo Transit System
KRA Flagging off the first Truck: Photo credit: DAILY NATION Today’s trade environment is challenging and complex, and there is increasing need for enterprises to keep track of their goods on transit.…
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…