TradeMark Africa
Growing Prosperity Through Trade

TradeMark Africa

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Kenya Country Program Evaluation 2018
Enabling Trade to Power Economies.

Objectives

Increased Physical Access to Markets

Enhanced Trade Environment

Improved Business Competitiveness

Between February 2011 to June 2017 the Kenya Country Programme supported

Number of Projects = 28

Total Project Budget = $90M

Value for Money
$21.4 returned for every $1 invested

General Country Results

Since its inception in 2011, the Kenya Country Program has been assisting the Government of Kenya and the private sector in implementing interventions to boost trade in the region. The interventions cut across the three TMA strategic objectives, and aim to contribute to TMA’s overall vision of promoting trade in the region.

Context and Challenge

Kenya is a major gateway to East Africa due to its geographical positioning and coastal line. It is also a regional hub for trade, finance, communication and transportation services. The Mombasa Port is a critical node for trade that acts as a mouth for the Northern Corridor reaching the neighboring countries of Uganda, Northern Tanzania, DR Congo, Ethiopia and South Sudan. While Kenya's ease of doing business has been gradually improving, research indicates that many businesses have not positioned themselves to take full advantage of emerging trade opportunities particularly in export.

Response

TradeMark Africa is partnering with several bodies including the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Kenya National Highway Authority among others to undertake a number of projects from the period starting 2011, including the renovation of physical infrastructure and improvement of systems in order to boost regional trade in East Africa.

Evaluation results

TradeMark Africa set a goal make a 15% time reduction on transporting a container to/from an East African Port to Kigali or Bujumbura. After intervention, the initial target was exceeded, recording an overall reduction time of 16.5%.
16.5% TIME REDUCTION
16.5% TIME REDUCTION
Partnering with KENHA, TMA completed upgrading 6.5 kilometers of the Port Reitz road to a dual carriageway. This has eased traffic congestion in the port and around Mombasa town, leading to lesser time taken to exit the Port of Mombasa and Mombasa town onto the Northern Corridor.
6.5 Km Length of road upgraded
6.5 Km Length of road upgraded
Through TMA support, KEPSA has lobbied for the adoption of 31 policies including but not limited to government legislation and business charters.
31 policies adapted
31 policies adapted
There is 40% increase in additional tests at the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) resulting in an increase in the number of SMEs products certified and improved their access to formal markets at both domestic and international levels. This has led to an increase in cross border trade and improved business competitiveness in the region. Attributable factor of 30% to TMA support
The circled statistic changed to: 40% Increase in Tests
The circled statistic changed to: 40% Increase in Tests
758 farmers are certified compliant East African Good Agricultural Practice(EAGAP)
758 FARMERS ARE EAGAP CERTIFIED
758 FARMERS ARE EAGAP CERTIFIED
41 farmers are certified to GLOBAL GAP and are now accessing global markets
41 FARMERS ARE GLOBAL GAP CERTIFIED
41 FARMERS ARE GLOBAL GAP CERTIFIED
140 farmer groups have established international market linkages for their produce
140 FARMER GROUPS LINKAGES
140 FARMER GROUPS LINKAGES
Kenya border crossing times have reduced by 80% against a target of 30% with user satisfaction at 70%
80% Reduction
80% Reduction
Taveta/Holili (Outbound to Tanzania) has seen a time reduction of 90% from 23 hours in 2011 to 2 hours, 30 min in October 2016
90% Time Reduction
90% Time Reduction
Busia Kenya into Busia Uganda – Time reduction of 79% from 14.5 hours in 2011 to 3 hours in June 2016
79% Time Reduction
79% Time Reduction
Busia Kenya into Busia Uganda – Time reduction of 79% from 14.5 hours in 2011 to 3 hours in June 2016
11.2 DAYS DOWN TO 5.5 DAYS
11.2 DAYS DOWN TO 5.5 DAYS
Projects

Increased Physical Access To Markets

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1. One Stop Border Post at Taveta

This project is focused on improving the physical infrastructure at border crossings that will offer an alternative transportation route to northern Tanzania from Kenya. This project is also targeted at reducing the time it takes to transport goods to and from Mombasa, with the overall goal being to reduce trade costs in East Africa.

Project Value:
$4, 915, 302 – Taveta. $4, 007, 498 – Holili. IBM $600, 000
Impelementation Period:
2011
Results:
The time it takes for outbound cargo (from Kenya to Tanzania) has been reduced from 22 hours in 2011 to 2 hours in October 2016. That translates to an overall time reduction of 90% in a span of 5 years.
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2. One Stop Border Post at Busia

The time reduction at Busia is 79% as at June 2016 with a user satisfaction of 70%.

70% Time Reduction
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3. Port Reitz Road

TMA is supporting the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to expand access/offtake of the Kipevu West Container Terminal in order to increase capacity and efficiency at the northern corridor and the Port of Mombasa.

Project Value:
$20 Million US Dollars
Impelementation Period:
2014 - 2016
Results:
6.5 km of the port Reitz road upgraded from single to dual carriageway
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4. Mombasa Port

The time taken to import through the port of Mombasa has reduced to 5.5 days as of April 2017 compared 11.2 days in 2010. This marks a 51% reduction in the overall time spent.

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1. Kenya Bureau of Standards Testing

The aim of this project is to help KEBS staff and producers improve their understanding of standards and requirements, increased number and range of criteria tested by the Bureau, as well and simplified and more transparent import/export procedures. This is for improvement of access to formal markets and an increase in cross border trade and improved business competitiveness in the region.

Project Value:
US$1,714,456
Impelementation Period:
2014 - 2017
Results:
20 additional tests (40% overall increase)
Improved testing sensitivity levels
Reduced testing turnaround time from 14 days to 1 day in 2 years
Testing cost reduced from US$800 to US$120
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1. Fresh Produce Small Holders EAGAP Certification

TRADEMARK AFRICA seeks to support smallholder farmers in East Africa to ensure their products are compliant with market standards, thereby increasing their marketability in the region.

Project Value:
USD $697, 653
Impelementation Period:
2012 - 2015
Results:
758 farmers certified EAGAP compliant
Adoption of 21 Policies
Our Funding Partners
ukinternationaldevelopment
usaid
afd
sida
mastercard-foundation
bmg-foundation
canada
denmark
european-union
finland
ireland
netherlands
norway