NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – Four State Agencies have jointly resolved to acquire modern scanner technology for Kenya’s border points, aiming to streamline operations and boost revenue at all ports of entry.
The agencies—Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)—agreed to coordinate efforts to deploy this technology across seaports, airports, and border crossings.
In a joint statement, the agencies’ boards pledged to enhance inter-agency coordination, citing the need for efficient border operations as essential to Kenya’s economic competitiveness and citizen well-being.
The initiative aligns with President William Ruto’s directive to improve port performance, simplify trade procedures, and strengthen revenue mobilization.
The agencies will expedite cargo handling by implementing a framework for pre-arrival cargo clearance, expected to cut turnaround times and facilitate trade.
Additionally, the agencies agreed on managing long-stay cargo using digitized tracking and clearance processes and appointed KRA to lead the Multi-Agency Destruction Committee, which handles the disposal of non-compliant goods.
