NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 23 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has lauded its efforts to enhance service delivery through innovative customs operations, a move credited with boosting trade and revenue growth.
Ahead of World Customs Day on January 24, KRA highlighted the success of its Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS), which has significantly improved efficiency and transparency in cargo clearance.
The system’s automation of key processes has reduced delays and increased accuracy, benefiting traders and the economy at large.
“KRA has continued to automate the core customs processes via the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS), which has greatly enhanced efficiency and transparency in the cargo clearance process,” the taxman said in a statement.
KRA has also implemented additional automated solutions such as the Single Customs Territory (SCT) in partnership with East African Community (EAC) countries.
The SCT eliminates multiple customs declarations across the region, making cross-border trade smoother and reducing delays at border crossings.
Other advanced technologies, including X-ray cargo scanners for faster and non-intrusive inspections, Smart Gates for automating vehicle and cargo clearance, and the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) for real-time monitoring of goods in transit, have further improved operational efficiency.
The authority also credited its initiatives like the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program, Pre-Arrival Processing (PAP) system, and One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) with scaling up the processing of goods and spurring regional trade.
KRA’s efforts position Kenya as a key player in facilitating seamless trade within the EAC, boosting both regional commerce and the country’s economic growth.
