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January 24, 2026
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KRA Announces Changes at Port of Mombasa

KRA Announces Changes at Port of Mombasa

The changes, which mainly focus on boosting cargo clearance, are aimed at transforming the facility into a world-class, efficient, and competitive hub...

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have announced significant reforms to decongest the Port of Mombasa and improve cargo clearance efficiency. These measures, effective from Saturday, January 24, aim to create a more predictable and digitally enabled port ecosystem.

  • Overstayed consignments at the port for more than 21 days will be moved to designated container freight stations, starting with the G-section.
  • KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga stated that the port is a critical national and regional gateway, emphasizing efficiency for trade competitiveness.
  • Plans include expanding the pre-arrival processing framework for bulk and low-risk cargo, introducing a multi-vendor model for Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) seals, and increasing the utilisation of Lamu Port for transhipment cargo.

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