Single Window Conference Douala 2014

1. Challenges of Implementation of
Single Window in Kenya
Presentation at the
AACE/World Bank Workshop on the
Impact of Single Windows on the passage of goods across ports and on
trade facilitation
08-11- September 2014
Douala, Cameroon

2. Contents
1. Implementation Status
2. Implementation Challenges
3. Key Success Factors

3. Implementation Status
 October 31, 2013 – Go live for Kenya Trade Net System.
 May 2, 2014 – System Launch by Kenya, Uganda & Rwanda
Heads of State.
 Implementation of 15 Modules & functionalities
completed
 Implementation of 5 Modules & functionalities ongoing

4. Implemented Modules & Functionalities
Module/ Functionality Go Live Date
1. Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) Oct 31, 2013
2. Impending Arrival Report (IAR) Dec 02, 2013
3. Bay Plan (BAPLIE) submission Mar 28, 2014
4. Manifest Sea Mar 28, 2014
5. Manifest Air Apr 15, 2014
6. Permit Mar 28, 2014
7. Import Declaration Form (IDF) Mar 28, 2014

5. Implemented Modules & Functionalities cont…
8. Payments Oct 31, 2013
9. Availability of attachments Oct 31, 2013
10. Cargo Release Nov 21, 2013
11. Reports Nov 15, 2013
12. User Admin Oct 31, 2013
13. Integration with Kenya Revenue Authority
systems
Oct 31, 2013
14. Integration with Kenya Ports Authority
Systems
Oct 31, 2013
15. Integration with KEPHIS System Oct 31, 2013

6. Pending Modules & Functionalities
Module/ Functionality Scheduled Completion Date
1. Security Bonds Dec 31, 2014
2. Exemptions Dec 31, 2014
3. Dynamic Risk Management Dec 31, 2014
4. Declaration Submission Dec 31, 2014
5. Thick Client April 30, 2015

7. Implementation Challenges
1. Resistance to change
2. Inadequate legislation
3. Change in scope (Scope creep)
4. Payments System Challenges
5. Data Harmonisation challenges
6. Low ICT maturity of some PGAs
7. Telecommunication Infrastructure limitations at
outstations

8. Challenges cont…
9. Slow roll out due to lethargy by some PGAs
10. Uncoordinated system developments among
PGAs.
11. Large number of PGAs involved (24)
12. Slow resolution of issues by PGAs during
piloting.

9. Critical Success Factors for Kenya
1. Political goodwill and strong government support
from the top (a political reform agenda).
2. A strong business/economic case.
3. Support by Development partners.
4. Sustained stakeholder engagement.
5. Clear requirements specification.
6. Competent Project Implementation Team.
7. Competent Project Implementation Partner.
8. A Practical Project Plan – phased approach.

10. The End
Thank You
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