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Steps (48)

Obtain processor registration certificate (2)

1 Apply for registration

2 Obtain processor registration certificate

Obtain processor licence (6)

3 Apply for licence

4 Obtain letter of no objection

5 Notification of inspection

6 Inspection of premises

7 Pay for licence

8 Obtain licence

9 Apply to be an exporter

10 Pay prescribed fees

★ Pay prescribed fees (for payments made physically) Optional

11 Go down facility audit

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12 Obtain user credentials and ECS user rights letter

Obtain registration letter (3)

13 Submit application for registration

14 Verification of the origin of goods

15 Obtain registration letter

16 Submit request for company registration

17 Obtain registration notification

18 User registration

19 Obtain user credentials

Obtain export permit (3)

20 Apply for export permit

21 Pay processing fees

22 Obtain export permit

Obtain AGOA certificate of origin (5)

23 Request for certificate of origin

24 Pay for certificate of origin

25 Obtain certificate of origin form

26 Typesetting of the certificate of origin form

27 Submit certificate of origin form for signing

Pre-clearance documentation (5)

28 Contract a clearing agent

29 Request for rate agreement

30 Request for vessel sailing schedule

31 Book shipping space with shipping agent

32 Weighing the container

Obtain passed clearance entry (3)

33 Register a customs entry

34 Pay merchant shipping (MS) levy

35 Obtain under control customs entry

Obtain KEPHIS release (2)

★ Submit request for consignment inspection Optional

★ KEPHIS inspection Optional

★ Pay for inspection (for payments made physically) Optional

36 Apply for phytosanitary certificate

37 Obtain phytosanitary certificate

Obtain KRA and KPA release (10)

38 Submit clearance documents for verification

39 Stuffing the container

40 Weighing the container

41 Lodge a pre-advice

42 Obtain KPA invoice and receipt

43 Enter the Port

44 Obtain position slip

45 Scanning of the container

46 Loading of the container to the vessel

47 Obtain KRA release on KWATOS

Obtain export certificate (1)

48 Obtain export certificate

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Training on electronic certification system
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What do I get?
Required documents

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Waiting time until next step

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3 days - 5 days

Where to go?

Entity in charge

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Plant Inspection Unit (JKIA)

Airport South Rd, Hewa Lane. P.O. Box 00501-19164, Nairobi
Tel: +254 203 597 206/7 / +254 705 707 353
Directions:

Unit in charge

Training Unit (KEPHIS)

Mon:	09:00 - 11:00

Contact person

Inspector

KEPHIS Regional Offices

What do I get?

Training feedback

What are the requirements?

AFA HCD export licence (copy)
To be attached on the ECS system during user registration.

Valid business permit (copy)
To be attached on the ECS system during user registration.

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min. 1h. 30mn - Max. 3h. 10mn

Waiting time until next step: Min. 3 days - Max. 5 days

Additional information

Training is scheduled every Monday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. except on public holidays. Training can be requested physically, via phone call or sent via e-mail, and booked for other working days depending on the availability of training officers. Traders outside of Nairobi will be trained at the KEPHIS' regional offices as per the list attached in contact information. Registration on the ECS system will be done during training.

Who certified this information ?

Faith NDUNGE, Head, Biosafety & Phytosanitary Services, 09/05/2017

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Recourse: Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Plant Inspection Unit (JKIA)

Entity in charge

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Plant Inspection Unit (JKIA)

Airport South Rd, Hewa Lane. P.O. Box 00501-19164, Nairobi
Tel: +254 203 597 206/7 / +254 705 707 353
Directions:

Unit in charge

Office of the Officer In Charge (KEPHIS) (JKIA)

Mon:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Tue:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Wed:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Thu:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Fri:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00

Contact person

Bernard Muli

Officer in Charge
Email: bmuli@kephis.org

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Where to go?

Entity in charge

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Plant Inspection Unit (JKIA)

Unit in charge

Training Unit (KEPHIS)

Contact person

Inspector

What do I get?

What are the requirements?

Time frame

Additional information

Who certified this information ?

Recourse: Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Plant Inspection Unit (JKIA)

Entity in charge

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Plant Inspection Unit (JKIA)

Unit in charge

Office of the Officer In Charge (KEPHIS) (JKIA)

Contact person

Bernard Muli

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Training on electronic certification system
(last modified: 24/03/2022)