Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-903  

NTB Type

8.4. Transport related corruption  

Complaint

Multiple police check points from Mombasa to Malaba (Miritini, Samburu, Mariakani, Mtito Andei, Kibwezi, Machakos, Mlolongo, Nairobi, Mahimahiu, Naivasha, Nakuru, Salgaa, Molo, Kapsabet, Malaba, Eldoret).
During the 27th RMC meeting the Republic of Rwanda reported that there are many check points from Mombasa port to Malaba/Busia which charge money to transporters.  

Status note

The RMC held on 1 September 2020, agreed that this NTB is resolved and urged Kenya to make sure road blocks don't emerge again  

Progress update note

1. The Regional Monitoring Committee held on 15th October, 2019 Kenya reported that the police cheques are not permanent, they are put according to the security alerts and removed accordingly. Kenya provided a general line +254800721230 which can be called in case of any emergency transporters may encounter on the road.

2.During the NMC meeting, Kenya reported that the Police checks are temporary and are for the Security of the EAC Citizens. Traders should understand that Safety and Security should not be compromised. But if traders are asked for money at the Police checks they should call +254800721230 and report. Further, the Kenya Police shall continue to sensitize their members to fast track their processes and facilitate cross border trade.|

KRA works with the Kenya Police through the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System sends a signal whenever a track stops for more than 10 minutes. The fast response unit usually responds within 10 minutes of receiving the notification.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Kenya: Miritini, Samburu, Mariakani, Mtito Andei, Kibwezi, Machakos, Mlolongo, Nairobi, Mahimahiu, Naivasha, Nakuru, Salgaa, Molo, Kapsabet, Malaba, Eldoret (Road block)  

Reporting Country or Region

Rwanda  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2019-04-05  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2020-09-01  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2019-10-04 10:11  

Modified

2020-09-01 13:54