Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 1 w w w. K R A. g o. k e KENYA’S SINGLE WINDOW INITIATIVE “COMMUNITY BASED SYSTEM (CBS)” PROJECT PRESENTED BY: J. N. GITHINJI (MS.) SENIOR DEPUTY COMMISSIONER CUSTOMS SERVICES DEPARTMENT KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 2 w w w. K R A. g o. k e INTRODUCTION:  The Kenya Government is committed to the Simplification of trade documentation and clearance processes for both trade facilitation and national competitiveness.  This has led to the implementation of the Single Window Concept through a Project known as the Community Based System (CBS).

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 3 w w w. K R A. g o. k e HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:  The Idea of setting up a CBS dates back to 2001 when both the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), the two key institutions within the documents processing and goods clearance realised that there was an urgent need to improve on the dwell time.  A feasibility study was carried out between July and November 2005 to assess the requirements, benefits and cost implications in setting up a CBS,  Based on the above study, the World Bank provided support for implementation of a CBS through the East African Trade and Transport Facilitation (EATTF) Project.

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 4 w w w. K R A. g o. k e CBS CONCEPT: The CBS Concept uses;  Information and Communication Technologies to simplify the sharing and processing of documents amongst the stakeholders.  It also provides access to information on cargo status and movement of goods which enables stakeholders in the logistics chain to streamline their operations and optimise on the use of efficient logistics.

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 5 w w w. K R A. g o. k e OBJECTIVES: The main Objectives of the CBS are:  To facilitate external trade in Kenya by reducing delays and lowering costs associated with clearance of goods; Currently it takes up to 12 days to clear cargo in Kenya. With the CBS we expect the clearance time to reduce to 3 days.  To facilitate an efficient method of collection of Duties and Taxes.

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 6 w w w. K R A. g o. k e STAKEHOLDERS: In Kenya the main Stakeholders to the CBS are: Clearing and Forwarding Agents Shipping Agents Importers & Exporters Cargo Terminal Operators Regulatory Agencies such as Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate, Kenya Bureau of Standards, Kenya Airport Authority and the Kenya Police. Transporters (Road, Rail, Pipeline & Air) Banks and Insurance companies The CBS will act as one common integration platform for exchanging trade documents and information amongst the Stakeholders.

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 7 w w w. K R A. g o. k e HOW WILL CBS WORK: CBS requires the development of an electronic platform. For that purpose Kenya has decided to collaborate with GAINDE 2000 to develop a Single Window Solution (ORBUS System) to support the CBS.

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 8 w w w. K R A. g o. k e The ORBUS SYSTEM will facilitate electronic exchange of trade documents such as:  Manifest  Customs Declarations  Status on release of goods by regulatory agencies  Payment of duties and taxes

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 9 w w w. K R A. g o. k e Current Process without CBS KRA Customs Kenya Ports Authority Kenya Airport Authority Transporter Importer / Exporter Other Control Agencies Bank Clearing Agent Ship Agent

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 10 w w w. K R A. g o. k e Expected process after CBS CBS (ORBUS) KRA ( Tradex) CFS, ICD KPA, KAA Clearing Agent Importer / Exporter KEBS, KEPHIS, OGAs, (ORBUS) Banks Ship Agent Freight Forwarder

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 11 w w w. K R A. g o. k e The Identified Benefits of using ORBUS System are:  Improving service delivery to customers by reducing cargo clearance times.  Facilitating electronic interaction of all stakeholders in facilitating import and export business.  Reducing paper transactions by adopting electronic processing of Customs and related documents.  Adopting a modern and open transaction processing system capable of interfacing with other internal and external systems.  Enhancing transparency through reduced physical contact.

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 12 w w w. K R A. g o. k e CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:  Funding  Commitment of all the Stakeholders.  Technological advancement and parity amongst Stakeholders.  Effective Project Management

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 13 w w w. K R A. g o. k e PROJECT RISKS:  Change Management  Funding (inadequate and untimely disbursements of funds).  Ineffective management of the Project.  Technological gaps amongst the Stakeholders.

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 14 w w w. K R A. g o. k e ACHIEVED MILESTONES:  Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) for all the Stakeholders.  Development of the System Requirement Specifications (SRS).  GAINDE 2000 has reviewed the SRS.

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 15 w w w. K R A. g o. k e WAY FORWARD:  Preparation and signing a contract with GAINDE  Procurement of Hardware.  Delivery of the software application by GAINDE  Piloting of the System from March to April  Full implementation of the System from May 2009.

Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee 04/08/08 20:33:06 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED Slide 16 w w w. K R A. g o. k e ASANTE SANA! THANK YOU! MERCI BEAUCOUP!