INFORMATION FOR TRADE (INFOTRADE) IN KENYA WEB PORTAL OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN A BID TO ENSURE INTERNATIONAL TRADE EFFICIENCY
Nairobi, Kenya, November 22nd, 2017 – Traders in Kenya stand to benefit from increased efficiency following launch of the Information for Trade in Kenya web portal (infotradekenya.go.ke), which has consolidated more than 120 documents and procedures required for import and export business in Kenya on one online platform. The portal is estimated to serve at least […]
Efficient border crossing to boost trade between Tanzania and Uganda with launch of Mutukula one stop border post
Mutukula, November 9th, 2017: H.E. John Pombe Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni President of the Republic of Uganda joined by Amb. Liberat Mfumukeko, East African Community Secretary General, officially launched Mutukula One Stop Border Post (OSBP) located on the Uganda/Tanzania border, today. Construction of the Mutukula OSBP was […]
Rwanda customs body certifies 22 authorised economic operators in Rwanda facilitating faster and smoother trade
Kigali, Rwanda, 28th September 2017 – Rwanda revenue Authority (RRA) have signed MOU’s and awarded certificates of recognition to twenty-two (22) companies in Rwanda who have been granted special customs status as Authorized Economic Operators (AEO). The event was witnessed by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Vincent Munyeshyaka, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) Commissioner General, Richard Tusabe, Acting USAID […]
South Sudan National Bureau of Standards inks partnership with Kenya Bureau of Standards
Nairobi, 31th August 2017: South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) stands to benefit from training and technical expertise of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), according to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the two institutions. The MOU will promote cooperation in standardization, conformity assessment and training and will provide framework and mechanism for bilateral cooperation […]
Arrival of ultra-modern diesel electric cranes to increase capacity and efficiency in handling cargo for a greener Mombasa Port
Mombasa, Kenya, 29th August 2017 – Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) equipment acquisition efforts for the Port of Mombasa got a major boost on Tuesday following the arrival of two ultra-modern diesel electric cranes.The cranes funded by Trade Mark East Africa (TMA) through the UK government’s International Climate Fund (ICF) facility were procured at a total […]
TMA and IOM enter agreement to enable faster movement of migrants at EA border posts
Nairobi, 6th July 2017: TradeMark Africa and the International Organization for Migration have entered into a partnership agreement that will facilitate faster clearance of migrants at border posts. The two organizations will soon implement a border project in the Great Lakes region with roll out to other areas expected in future. The partnership will provide integrated […]
TRADE EFFICIENCY BOOSTED IN ZANZIBAR WITH LAUNCH OF NTB MONITORING AND ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN SYSTEMS
Zanzibar, Tanzania, 15th May, 2017 – Trade efficiency systems in Zanzibar is expected to become efficient with launch of an NTB monitoring and electronic certificate of origin systems by the Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture (ZNCCIA). Both systems have been supported by TradeMark Africa (TMA). The two systems have been developed as part of […]
Burundi stakeholders validate the TMA’s new model of implementation report
The report proposes facilitating investments in the greater Imbo region Bujumbura, 20th April 2017: TradeMark Africa proposes to adapt its engagement in Burundi by investing in projects that strengthen new export potential value chains, enhance cross border trade and increase the country’s participation in the regional market. The institution has identified a specific location in the country […]
Construction of Rusizi modern cross border market facilities take off
The modern market facilities will not only bring order to one of Rwanda’s largest cross border markets, but will also facilitate reduction in time taken for informal trade across the border Rusizi, Rwanda, February 21st 2017: Construction of new and modern cross border market facilities worth USD2.2 million has commenced in Rusizi at the border […]
Ugandan traders to expect more time savings and convenience as 16 new government agencies connect to the Uganda Electronic Single Window
DANIDA providing additional USD5.5 million to extend Electronic Single Window which was launched in November 2016 with 6 Government agencies on board Kampala, 5th April 2017: An additional 16 government agencies involved in clearing international trade documents will be linked to the Uganda Electronic Single Window (ESW) as phase two of the system commences. This brings to […]