Kenya has introduced a digital platform aimed at streamlining customs operations and accelerating trade clearance at border crossings. The Kenya Revenue Authority rolled out the eCustoms App at the Busia One Stop Border Post on the Kenya-Uganda frontier, marking a collaborative effort with the British High Commission and TradeMark Africa to eliminate paper-based processes.
The mobile application, accessible on Android and iOS devices, enables small-scale merchants to file declarations independently while allowing travelers to register baggage ahead of arrival. Commissioner for Customs and Border Control Dr. Lilian Nyawanda emphasized that the system would reduce processing expenses for traders by approximately Sh750 per transaction. Transport operators will benefit from simplified truck movement protocols and streamlined toll procedures.
Officials highlighted the platform's potential to bolster regional commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework. Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Boshe praised the initiative as a catalyst for deeper economic integration across East Africa, while British High Commission Chargé d'Affaires Dr. Ed Barnett described the technology as essential for connecting Kenya to international supply networks.
The mobile application, accessible on Android and iOS devices, enables small-scale merchants to file declarations independently while allowing travelers to register baggage ahead of arrival. Commissioner for Customs and Border Control Dr. Lilian Nyawanda emphasized that the system would reduce processing expenses for traders by approximately Sh750 per transaction. Transport operators will benefit from simplified truck movement protocols and streamlined toll procedures.
Officials highlighted the platform's potential to bolster regional commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework. Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Boshe praised the initiative as a catalyst for deeper economic integration across East Africa, while British High Commission Chargé d'Affaires Dr. Ed Barnett described the technology as essential for connecting Kenya to international supply networks.
