KRA approves 15 vendors for electronic cargo tracking
KRA said its electronic seals used under the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) will be phased out by October 26, 2026.
The Kenya Revenue Authority has approved 15 vendors to supply electronic cargo tracking services, replacing its own electronic seals under the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System by October 26, 2026. The shift to third-party vendors introduces private-sector participation in transit monitoring along Kenyan trade corridors, which could affect costs and service terms for transporters and importers. It also signals a move toward a more contestable market for cargo-tracking technology, with implications for transit efficiency and customs compliance across the region.
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