Kenya will resume maritime single window clearance on November 18, 2026, following system enhancements aimed at streamlining the processing of shipping declarations and reducing duplication in data submissions.
In a joint notice, the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) and the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) said clearance through the National Electronic Single Window System (NESWS) will resume earlier, on November 17.
The changes follow the integration of the NESWS with the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) to facilitate the exchange of International Maritime Traffic (FAL) data.
The agencies said the integration is intended to eliminate duplicate submissions, improve information exchange and make maritime clearance more efficient.
All shipping agents have been directed to resume submitting and processing applicable maritime declarations through the Maritime Single Window (MSW) from the November 18 effective date.
Agents have also been advised to ensure that designated staff have active access to the system and report any technical challenges through KenTrade’s established support channels.
The notice was signed by KenTrade Director General CPA Omae Nyarandi.
