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Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is a state Agency under the National Treasury that is mandated to facilitate cross border trade and establish, manage and implement the National Electronic Single Window System (Trade Facilitation Platform).

Our Vision

A Global Leader in Trade Facilitation.

Mission Statement

To facilitate trade by simplifying, harmonizing, and automating business processes through effective and efficient management of the National Electronic Single Window System and provision of related services for Kenya’s global competitiveness.

Core Values

In an endeavour to realize its vision and mission, the Agency upholds the following core values:

Customer centric

The Agency commits to provide the highest standards in service delivery and customer experience to all its stakeholders.

Integrity

The Agency commits to act in an honest, transparent, and responsible manner in discharging its mandate whilst maintaining the highest degree of accountability.

Excellence

The Agency commits to ensure that all its operations are undertaken in a manner that facilitates efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.

Innovation

The Agency will be a learning organization that embraces change and continuously integrates creativity and innovation in its business systems, processes, and services..

One KenTrade

The Agency commits to ensure that the staff and the Board of KenTrade work as a team and nurture a performance driven culture.

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Trade made simple

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice_Regulations_User Fees

1. Why is KenTrade charging?

KenTrade rolled out the National Electronic Single Window System (NESWS) in 2013. NESWS has been providing services at no cost and therefore the reliance on the Exchequer for support in maintaining the system. To ensure sustainability and continuous improvement, it has become necessary for KenTrade to levy a nominal charge for services rendered to ensure sustainability of the system and efficient service delivery.

2. What is an Electronic Single Window System?

KenTrade rolled out the National Electronic Single Window System (NESWS) in 2013. NESWS has been providing services at no cost and therefore the reliance on the Exchequer for support in maintaining the system. To ensure sustainability and continuous improvement, it has become necessary for KenTrade to levy a nominal charge for services rendered to ensure sustainability of the system and efficient service delivery.

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Dear Stakeholder, KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15We are pleased to invite you to a webinar themed" Facilitating Seamless Permit Application," to be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 1000hrs to 1130hrs. KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15The theme of the webinar, "Facilitating Seamless Permit Applications," will focus on initiatives aimed at streamlining the permit application process, user experience enhancements, and inter-agency efforts to facilitate document processing.KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15To join the webinar, please click on the link below.KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15tinyurl.com/ypt4ph9cKenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15For any queries or information, contact us via email:KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15marketing_communications@kentrade.go.ke or call: +254-709-950-000 or +254 20- 204965.KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15We look forward to hosting you. KenTrade – Trade Made Simple 15Marketing & Communication ... See MoreSee Less
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