Setting up of a manufacturing factory is regulated by the AFA Fibre Crops Directorate who issue a preliminary approval to allow applicant(s) set up the factory. Thereafter, the Directorate will inspect the premises prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.
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Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI) is the umbrella body of the private sector in Kenya. The Chamber is an autonomous, non-profit, membership-based and private sector lobby institution. Membership to the Chamber is not mandatory however, membership is diverse and has benefits such as networking opportunities, training consultancy, customer referrals and credibility in your business to mention a few.
Agriculture and Food Authority's (AFA) Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) is an automated platform that facilitates registration of traders with AFA Directorates. Prior to application of licences or certificates, from either of the Directorates, traders are required to obtain user credentials to gain access into the system. For more information on how to obtain the credentials, click the link.
The Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS) is an electronic platform that facilitates the processing and issuance of permits, import declaration forms (IDF) and declaration of goods. Traders are required to register with Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) as either exporters or importers and get trained on how to lodge documents on KESWS. The traders are then issued with user credentials which enable them to login and access the System. For more information on how to train and register with KESWS, please select from options below.
The Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS) is an electronic platform that facilitates the processing and issuance of permits, import declaration forms (IDF) and declaration of goods. For more information on how to apply for training on KESWS, click the link.
This procedure applies to first time traders who require to obtain a preferential certificate of origin during export. Traders are required to register with the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Rules of Origin Section to obtain a registration letter. The letter confirms the country of origin of the goods to be exported and is a requirement when applying for the preferential certificate of origin.
Export of sisal must be done by marketing agents registered with AFA Fibre Crops Directorate. All agents are therefore required to obtain a sisal export permit for each consignment. The sisal export permits are processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS). For more information on how to obtain a sisal export permit, click on the link.
The licence is required for export of produce that are globally known/suspected to be of possible Genetically modified organism e.g., maize(add more commodities). The licence is issued by the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) per consignment. The market requirements in the country of destination will determine the need for the GMO certificate.
A phytosanitary certificate certifies that plants & plant products are free from regulated pests and conform with other phytosanitary requirements of the importing country. Traders are required to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment, and are expected to know the market requirements of their intended export market. The certificate is issued by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.
The Certificate of Origin (COO) is an international trade document which certifies that, a certain product being exported is wholly manufactured, produced, processed or obtained from the exporting country. For more information on how to obtain the COO, please select from the options below.
A non-preferential certificate of origin is an export document issued by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) that confirms the country of origin of goods being exported. The AfCFTA certificate of origin is issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Rules of Origin Section. For more information on how to obtain a non-preferential certificate of origin, select from the options below.
The EAC certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported within the East African Community (EAC) region. The certificate is issued per consignment. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of sisal, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via the Port of Mombasa to the COMESA region.