The Kenyan government has reduced the consolidated cargo benchmark to Sh2 million, down from Sh2.5 million, in a significant move to ease doing business for traders and SMEs.

• The benchmark for general consolidated cargo is now Sh2 million.
• This agreement was reached following consultations between President William Ruto, traders, and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• The government will also remove the Advance Cargo Declaration requirement and implement new vetting for consolidators.