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Kenya Assures East Africa Over Port Charges

In a special message to his counterparts in the East African states, President Mwai Kibaki has agreed to do away with any charges arising from delays in clearance if services at the Mombasa Port are disrupted during the elections.

East Africa: Kenya Assures East African Community Over Port Safety

The Star, 4 March 2013

Kenya will waive any demurrage charges on the East African states arising from delays in clearance of goods in case of any disruption of services at the Mombasa Port over an… Read more »

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Government to waiver port charges for the East African states arising from delays in clearance at the Mombasa Port over an election dispute (file photo).

Kenya: Business Slow At Port As Truckers Stay Away

The Star, 5 March 2013

Truck operators at the Mombasa port yesterday kept away raising concerns of a cargo pile up. KPA head of corporate affairs Bernard Osero said normal business operations of loading… Read more »
Kenya: Kibaki Assures Rwanda of Trade Flow Ahead of Polls

New Times, 1 March 2013

Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has re-assured Rwandans, especially the business community, that the upcoming presidential elections will not interfere with the trade flow from Kenya… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Warns Traders Ahead of Kenya Polls

EA Business, 26 February 2013

With just a handful of days remaining for Kenyans to vote for their new political leaders including a new head of state, neighboring Uganda is watching closely as events unfold,… Read more »
Tanzania: Traders At Dar es Salaam Port Face Increased Tax

EA Business, 26 February 2013

It goes without saying that the shift from the Mombasa port to the Dar es Salaam port by Ugandan traders is likely come with serious challenges. Read more »
Rwanda: Fuel Reserves Increased Ahead of Kenya Polls

New Times, 25 February 2013

The government has increased fuel reserves that can last over one and ahalf months ahead of the upcoming Kenyan elections, Francois Kanimba, Trade and Industry minister has said. Read more »
Kenya: Traders Rush to Clear Goods As Polls Date Draws Near

New Vision, 23 February 2013

The volume of cargo exiting Kenya at the Malaba border to Uganda, has increased as exporters engage in last- ditch efforts to have their goods cleared, ahead of Kenyan polls. Read more »
Kenya: Business Slow At Port

The Star, 20 February 2013

The volume of cargo passing through Mombasa port is on the decline. Container Freight Station owners said they are "feeling the pinch" of the March 4 elections uncertainties. Read more »

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Is There a Trade Barrier in Kenya?

A study has revealed that bribery is an obstacle to the country's trade, with importers and exporters allegedly having to bribe port officials for each shipment. Read more »
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