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By Debbie Moraa
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will play a key logistical role upon construction of a major road connecting the horn of Africa countries. The road, under the banner Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP), was launched in Isiolo town.
According to MS Lilian Nyawanda, Commissioner for Customs and Border Control, KRA’s role is to facilitate faster movement of goods (imports & Exports) and persons at the Kenya/Ethiopia border, facilitate cross-border trade between Kenya and Somalia (upon opening of the borders), electronically monitor cargo along the Isiolo-Mandera route, secure cargo along the route and simplify cross-border trade between Kenya and neighboring countries.
“KRA through Customs will operationalize the One Stop Border Post (OSBP) to facilitate trade between Kenya and neighboring countries and geo-fence the Isiolo-Mandera Route to facilitate electronic monitoring of cargo along the route. Additionally, KRA will establish Rapid Response Unit (RRU)Offices along the route to complement the electronic cargo tracking system, “said Nyawanda
Other KRA initiatives along the new road, according to Commissioner Nyawanda include; installation of Cargo Surveillance Systems, installation of Smart Gates at Rhamu and Mandera OSBP, deployment of enforcement equipment like Surveillance drones, Motor Vehicles and Drug detection equipment.