info@sidoman.com
+254 722 375 423
Estimate a cost
Air is charged per KG and sea LCL per CBM. See how we price before you ship.
Get a quote
Tell us what you are shipping, from where and to where. We reply with a written quote.
What we do
Clearing, forwarding and transport from Mombasa.
Air freight
Space bought per kilo- Advice on the most cost effective route
- Customs clearance on arrival
Sea freight, LCL and FCL
LCL charged per CBM- FCL quoted from your invoice and packing list
- Clearing at Mombasa port and inland depots
Road freight
Moved by our vetted transport partners- Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania
- Transit cargo straight from Mombasa
Clearing and forwarding
- Customs clearing and forwarding services at Mombasa port
- Duty and taxes estimated from your invoice
- KEBS, port and shipping line charges coordinated
Not sure which one?
Send us your invoice and packing list and we advise the best way to ship.
Ask on WhatsAppAbout Us
Hello and welcome to our website. Sidoman Investment Limited is a logistics company operating in East Africa Providing local and global solutions to our clients. Years ago I pictured a company that would be a one stop shop for logistics and welcoming to individuals and small traders starting out in business.
At Sidoman we aim for careful, honest work, and our greatest asset is the men and women who make it happen. I have worked in clearing and forwarding since 2006, and we plan to be here for many years to come. Thank you and welcome once again to our website.
Saeed Sidoman Sheikh Abdirahman, Founder and Managing Director.
Why Choose Us
Sidoman at a glance
Clearing, forwarding and transport from Mombasa
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Straight answers before you ship.
Air freightCharged per KG, using the actual or volume weight, whichever is higher.
Sea LCLCharged per CBM, the space your goods take in a shared container.
Sea FCLSend your invoice and packing list for a quote. We do not publish FCL prices.
Ask on WhatsAppLatest from our blog
Shipping guides and trade news for importers in East Africa.
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Rules of Origin: The Passport Behind Africa’s New Trade Doors
Good Morning Africa: Global Trade Africa. AfCFTA, China’s zero tariff and AGOA to 2028 are all open to African goods, and all three ask the same question first: where was it made? What each door asks for, and five checks before you claim a preference.
Moving Home to Kenya: The Returning Resident Guide for Household Goods
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The Returning Residents Rule: What the Law Allows, and Where It Stops
The Fifth Schedule of EACCMA lists goods that may be imported free of duty across the Partner States. Part B covers exemptions tied to particular persons or circumstances. Item 5 deals with a passenger changing residence from a place outside a Partner State to a place within it. In Kenya, KRA administers the relief and publishes its own returning resident guidelines, processed through the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS).
Africa’s Trade Corridors Are Moving, But the Bottlenecks Are Real
Good Morning Africa: Global Trade Africa. Mombasa is running hot, Kenya has new pre arrival rules, Hormuz is still disrupted and AGOA now runs to 31 December 2028. What changed and what to check before your next booking.
Import Delays: What Usually Holds a Container, And How To Cut The Wait
Mombasa handled 2.11 million TEUs in 2025 while KPA free days stayed fixed. Tariff free periods, common document holds, and a pre arrival sequence for FCL and LCL imports.
Keep the export declaration. Kenya now expects it for five years.
From 1 September 2026, Tax Procedures Act Section 23B requires importers to obtain and retain the foreign export declaration for five years from the date of importation. Gazette wording, trend context, and a practical checklist.
Understanding The Communiqué and the Gazette in Trade Law
On Monday 4 May, two presidents pledged to eliminate every remaining non tariff barrier between Kenya and Tanzania by 30 June. On Tuesday 5 May, Kenya published a Finance Bill proposing a 35 percent excise duty on Tanzanian glass bottles.
In East Africa, communiqués are written for the cameras. Gazettes are applied at the border. This column reads both, and tells you which one binds. This week: how Parliament’s retreat on excise duties, Tanzania’s scrapping of its Industrial Development Levy, and the AGOA extension to 2028 reshape the practical rules for importers, exporters and manufacturers moving goods across the region. Plus a five point checklist for traders before next Tuesday.
Air or Sea from China to Kenya: Are You Paying Per KG or Per CBM?
Almost every week someone calls us with the same question. "I have goods ready in Guangzhou. Should I bring them by air or by sea?" The honest answer is that it depends on two things: how fast you need the goods, and how your cargo is measured. Air and sea use...
Trade Law Tuesday
Saeed Sidoman\'s column on the customs rules, taxes and trade law that affect importers in Kenya and East Africa.
Latest column:
Digital Marine Cargo Insurance Is Now a Clearance Requirement. Here Is How to Get It Right.
If you import anything into Kenya, there is one date to put on your desk calendar this week: 1 November 2026. From that day, Kenya Revenue Authority will not clear a consignment unless it carries a valid digital marine cargo insurance certificate issued by an insurer...
Salvage and Wreck: What the Law Expects When Cargo or a Vessel Is Lost at Sea
The honest answer is that the sea keeps three ledgers, and they do not add up the same way. General average is a contribution among the interests that were saved. Salvage is a reward to the person who saved them. Wreck removal is the cost of clearing a sunken or abandoned ship from the place where it is doing harm. A single container can appear in all three. Knowing which is which is the difference between a claim you can make and a bill you did not expect.
Rules of Origin: The Passport Behind Africa’s New Trade Doors
Good Morning Africa: Global Trade Africa. AfCFTA, China’s zero tariff and AGOA to 2028 are all open to African goods, and all three ask the same question first: where was it made? What each door asks for, and five checks before you claim a preference.
Moving Home to Kenya: The Returning Resident Guide for Household Goods
Are you a Kenyan citizen changing residence from abroad to within the country? Discover the benefits of the East African Community Customs Management Act, which allows exemption for personal and household effects. This guide provides essential information on who qualifies, what’s covered, and the 90-day clock.
The Returning Residents Rule: What the Law Allows, and Where It Stops
The Fifth Schedule of EACCMA lists goods that may be imported free of duty across the Partner States. Part B covers exemptions tied to particular persons or circumstances. Item 5 deals with a passenger changing residence from a place outside a Partner State to a place within it. In Kenya, KRA administers the relief and publishes its own returning resident guidelines, processed through the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS).
Africa’s Trade Corridors Are Moving, But the Bottlenecks Are Real
Good Morning Africa: Global Trade Africa. Mombasa is running hot, Kenya has new pre arrival rules, Hormuz is still disrupted and AGOA now runs to 31 December 2028. What changed and what to check before your next booking.
Import Delays: What Usually Holds a Container, And How To Cut The Wait
Mombasa handled 2.11 million TEUs in 2025 while KPA free days stayed fixed. Tariff free periods, common document holds, and a pre arrival sequence for FCL and LCL imports.
Keep the export declaration. Kenya now expects it for five years.
From 1 September 2026, Tax Procedures Act Section 23B requires importers to obtain and retain the foreign export declaration for five years from the date of importation. Gazette wording, trend context, and a practical checklist.
Understanding The Communiqué and the Gazette in Trade Law
On Monday 4 May, two presidents pledged to eliminate every remaining non tariff barrier between Kenya and Tanzania by 30 June. On Tuesday 5 May, Kenya published a Finance Bill proposing a 35 percent excise duty on Tanzanian glass bottles.
In East Africa, communiqués are written for the cameras. Gazettes are applied at the border. This column reads both, and tells you which one binds. This week: how Parliament’s retreat on excise duties, Tanzania’s scrapping of its Industrial Development Levy, and the AGOA extension to 2028 reshape the practical rules for importers, exporters and manufacturers moving goods across the region. Plus a five point checklist for traders before next Tuesday.
Air or Sea from China to Kenya: Are You Paying Per KG or Per CBM?
Almost every week someone calls us with the same question. "I have goods ready in Guangzhou. Should I bring them by air or by sea?" The honest answer is that it depends on two things: how fast you need the goods, and how your cargo is measured. Air and sea use...
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Who We Serve
Our Repeat Clients
Our clients range from individuals and small traders to entrepreneurs, professionals, corporates, government bodies and non governmental organisations. Whether it is a single carton or a full container, every shipment gets the same careful attention.
Questions we are often asked
Where do you ship to?
We move cargo by air and sea into Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania, and we handle exports from East Africa to major cities around the world. Tell us where your goods are and where they need to go, and we will talk you through the options.
Is air freight charged per KG or per CBM?
Air freight is charged per KG. The airline uses the actual weight or the volume weight, whichever is higher. Sea LCL is charged per CBM.
What documents do I need to import into Kenya?
For full container loads (FCL), the usual documents are the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, and your KRA PIN. Some goods also need a KEBS certificate of conformity. Send us your documents early so we can review them before the cargo arrives.
For shared container and air consolidation (LCL), your ID is normally enough. Your goods travel in a consolidated shipment, and duties are handled under the consolidation.
How is KRA import duty worked out?
KRA charges import duty, VAT and other levies on the customs value of the goods, which is based on your invoice and freight. Send us your invoice and we can prepare an estimate before you ship. The final amount is set by KRA.
How long does customs clearing take?
It depends on your documents, the type of goods and whether KRA or KEBS inspect the cargo. Once we see your documents we can give you a realistic estimate for your shipment.
Can I get an FCL price online?
Not yet. Full container prices change with the shipping line, route and season, so we quote each FCL shipment from your invoice and packing list.
Can you help me export goods?
Yes. We arrange air and sea exports from East Africa to major world cities, including the paperwork at origin. Share what you are sending, the weight or volume and the destination, and we will prepare a quote.
How do I track my shipment?
Send us your bill of lading, container or air waybill number on WhatsApp, or use the Track box at the top of this page, and we will share the latest status.
Our offices
We serve Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania.
Mombasa, head office
Sidoman Plaza, Ground Floor, Lumumba Road (Sidoman Street), King\'orani
P.O. Box 87134, 80100 GPO Mombasa
Phone: +254 722 375 423
Email: info@sidoman.com
Hours: Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 1pm
Nairobi
Coffee Plaza, Exchange Lane, 7th floor, next to KRC Boma Shade and Warehouses, Nairobi
Phone: +254 722 375 423 (main line)
Email: info@sidoman.com