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Transit Goods Regulations
This is a guideline on movement of cargo, with a view of reducing disruption of essential supplies within the regional market.
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Immigration Regulations
The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011 which implements Chapter 3 of the Constitution commenced on 30th August 2011, which effectively repealed the Kenya Citizenship Act Cap. 170, the Immigration Act Cap. 172 and the Aliens Restriction Act, Cap. 173, Laws of Kenya.
Citizenship section derives its mandate from the following legal instruments: –
1. The Constitution of Kenya 2010
2. The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration act 2011
3. The Kenya citizens and Foreign nationals Management Service act 2011
4. The Kenya Citizenship and immigration Regulations,2012 and
Government Circulars
Kenya Citizenship is conferred by the constitution and is acquired by:
1. Birth
A person is a citizen by birth if at the date of his or her birth; one of the parents is or was a citizen of Kenya. This is regardless of where the person is or was born
2. Registration.
There are two categories of Citizenship by registration; –
(i). Those who are entitled e.g. Regaining, Citizenship by marriage, Child of a Kenyan citizen by registration, and Child adopted by a Kenyan citizen.
(ii). Those who are eligible e.g. Widows/Widowers, Lawful Resident, Stateless Persons, Migrants, Descendants of stateless Persons and Migrants
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Citizenship section derives its mandate from the following legal instruments: –
1. The Constitution of Kenya 2010
2. The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration act 2011
3. The Kenya citizens and Foreign nationals Management Service act 2011
4. The Kenya Citizenship and immigration Regulations,2012 and
Government Circulars
Kenya Citizenship is conferred by the constitution and is acquired by:
1. Birth
A person is a citizen by birth if at the date of his or her birth; one of the parents is or was a citizen of Kenya. This is regardless of where the person is or was born
2. Registration.
There are two categories of Citizenship by registration; –
(i). Those who are entitled e.g. Regaining, Citizenship by marriage, Child of a Kenyan citizen by registration, and Child adopted by a Kenyan citizen.
(ii). Those who are eligible e.g. Widows/Widowers, Lawful Resident, Stateless Persons, Migrants, Descendants of stateless Persons and Migrants
Emigration Regulations
The Constitution of Kenya 2010 which was promulgated on the 27th August, 2010 gives prominence to the Sovereignty of the people (chapter 1), the Republic and the Territory of Kenya (Chapter 2) and issues of Citizenship (Chapter 3). The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011 which implements Chapter 3 of the Constitution commenced on 30th August 2011, which effectively repealed the Kenya Citizenship Act Cap. 170, the Immigration Act Cap. 172 and the Aliens Restriction Act, Cap. 173, Laws of Kenya.
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Export Regulations
In accordance with the provisions of Sec.73 of the EACCMA 2004, goods for Exportation shall be entered (declared) in the prescribed manner and the owner furnish customs with the full particulars, supported by documentary evidence, of the goods referred to in the entry. The goods declared shall be exported within thirty days from the date of entry.
The Exporter will need to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent. A clearing agent is mandated to process the Exportation documents in the customs system and assist in clearing goods on your behalf.
Some select items attract an export Levy as outlined the First Schedule of the miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act of 2016.
To clear any Exported goods requires the engagement of a licensed customs clearing agent. When engaging with your preferred clearing agent ensure you always provide Exportation documents including but not limited to:
A valid Commercial Invoice;
1. Certificate of origin
2. Permit/License for restricted goods
3. Personal or Taxpayer Identification Number (PIN certificate)
4. Purchase Orders/Contracts
5. Packing List
The customs clearing agent is then allowed to declare the goods you are Exporting in the customs system (Create an entry).
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The Exporter will need to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent. A clearing agent is mandated to process the Exportation documents in the customs system and assist in clearing goods on your behalf.
Some select items attract an export Levy as outlined the First Schedule of the miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act of 2016.
To clear any Exported goods requires the engagement of a licensed customs clearing agent. When engaging with your preferred clearing agent ensure you always provide Exportation documents including but not limited to:
A valid Commercial Invoice;
1. Certificate of origin
2. Permit/License for restricted goods
3. Personal or Taxpayer Identification Number (PIN certificate)
4. Purchase Orders/Contracts
5. Packing List
The customs clearing agent is then allowed to declare the goods you are Exporting in the customs system (Create an entry).
Import Regulations
In accordance with the provisions of Sec.34 of the EACCMA 2004, goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival.
The importer or Clearing agent shall capture all the mandatory details required when declaring an import in the customs System.
The Importer will need to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent. A clearing agent is mandated to process the importation documents in the customs system and assist in clearing goods on your behalf.
Taxes are payable depending on the value of the imported item(s) and the duty rate applicable.
To clear any imported goods such as a car, machinery or general merchandise requires the engagement of a licensed customs clearing agent. When engaging with your preferred clearing agent ensure you always provide importation documents including but not limited to:
A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from the PVoC agent for regulated products;
an import standards mark (ISM) when applicable;
1. Valid Commercial Invoice from the exporting firm
2. Valid pro forma invoices from the exporting firm.
3. Bill of Lading (sea cargo)/Airway Bill (air cargo)
4. Certificate of origin
5. Freight invoice for sea cargo
6. Logbook and its translation if it is not in English (motor vehicle)
7. Permit/License for restricted goods.
8. Personal or Taxpayer Identification Number (PIN certificate).
9. Exemption letter (in case goods are exempted).
10. Purchase Orders/Contracts.
11. Certificate of Roadworthiness for Motor Vehicles.
12. Packing List.
13. Letter of Credit (if available).
The customs clearing agent is then allowed to declare the goods you are importing inn the customs system (Create an entry).
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The importer or Clearing agent shall capture all the mandatory details required when declaring an import in the customs System.
The Importer will need to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent. A clearing agent is mandated to process the importation documents in the customs system and assist in clearing goods on your behalf.
Taxes are payable depending on the value of the imported item(s) and the duty rate applicable.
To clear any imported goods such as a car, machinery or general merchandise requires the engagement of a licensed customs clearing agent. When engaging with your preferred clearing agent ensure you always provide importation documents including but not limited to:
A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from the PVoC agent for regulated products;
an import standards mark (ISM) when applicable;
1. Valid Commercial Invoice from the exporting firm
2. Valid pro forma invoices from the exporting firm.
3. Bill of Lading (sea cargo)/Airway Bill (air cargo)
4. Certificate of origin
5. Freight invoice for sea cargo
6. Logbook and its translation if it is not in English (motor vehicle)
7. Permit/License for restricted goods.
8. Personal or Taxpayer Identification Number (PIN certificate).
9. Exemption letter (in case goods are exempted).
10. Purchase Orders/Contracts.
11. Certificate of Roadworthiness for Motor Vehicles.
12. Packing List.
13. Letter of Credit (if available).
The customs clearing agent is then allowed to declare the goods you are importing inn the customs system (Create an entry).