In an attempt to further strengthen the company’s pole position in the out-of-gauge sector, KENFREIGHT just recently added 5 new powerful Renault Kerax trucks to its already impressive fleet of transport logistic & heavy lift equipment.
UGANDA/ MEGA POWER SUB-STATIONS
KENFREIGHT is supporting Chinese CAMC with transport logistics for the construction of mega power stations in Namanve South, Mukono and Iganga in Central Uganda.
THIKA 220/66KV SUB-STATION
KENFREIGHT’s heavy lift and transport logistics team delivered twin transformers from Mombasa to Kenyatta University in Thika and further supported installation works on site. Handling of Thika Transformer at the port of Mombasa Transportation of the twin transformers and material equipment on way to Thika substation transmission site Off loading twin...
Olkaria Geothermal expansion project
In cooperation with UTC and Japanese Tatsumi, KENFREIGHT will spearhead clearance and transport logistics for Olkaria V, the latest project to complement Kenya’s geothermal expansion model.
New management team to drive KENFREIGHT success model
The year 2018 began with the appointment of a new vibrant management team. Mr. Manu Verreyken who was formerly the Group Finance Controller for a period of 3 years was appointed to the position of General Manager Kenya. Mr. Musa Mwanyumba joined the group as the new Group Head of...
Supporting the elderly in Tudor, Mombasa
KENFREIGHT East Africa Limited fulfils its corporate citizenship by giving back to the society. This term’s activity was in support of the Little Sisters of the Poor, a charitable institute caring for the elderly on five continents. The organisation is a shining example on how an effective and efficient social...
LOCAL INSURANCE COVER ONLY ON KENYAN IMPORTS
Importers will now have to acquire local marine insurance from Kenyan Insurance Companies on cargo imported to Kenya. This was a directive from Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Henry Rotich’s budget speech. The directive is now being implemented since the beginning of this year. Please be aware and ensure this is fully...
SOUTH SUDAN PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION PROGAMME AND SEAL DISCREPANCIES
Happy new year to all our clients and stakeholders. South Sudan pre-shipment inspection Through various channels we have received attached communication that South Sudan will start with a pre-shipment verification programme (similar to Kenya/Uganda/Tanzania etc. etc) where the inspection company is BalticControl (not SGS or such). We are yet to...
SOUTH SUDAN SECURITY SITUATION
Second Update Update on the security situation: the fighting and shelling in Juba has stopped but the situation is still very tense. The Vice President Machar has pulled his troops out to an unspecified area around Juba, government forces control Juba town itself. In such a standoff, it’s possible though far...
SINGLE CUSTOMS TERRITORY MANDATORY FOR UGANDA
As earlier announced, SCT (Single Customs Territory) has become 100% mandatory for all imports into Uganda from July 1st. Attached a procedure we have received from URA on how to approach this. Even a cursory glance reveals that this involves a lot of steps, our initial experience has revealed clearance...