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.
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has selected 15 vendors to supply electronic cargo tracking and monitoring services as it shifts to a user-owned system. The Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) electronic seals, currently owned by KRA under the RECTS program, will be gradually replaced by October 26, 2026, according to a public notice issued by the Commissioner for Customs and Border Control.
With the advent of the new system, various stakeholders such as importers, exporters, clearing and forwarding agents, transporters, bonded warehouse operators, and other users will have the freedom to select their preferred vendor among the 15 approved options. KRA has noted the rise in RECTS service demand, aiming to alleviate port congestion through this transition.
Once KRA's seals are phased out, all goods under customs control will be monitored exclusively through electronic devices provided by the chosen vendors. The users will establish commercial agreements directly with their selected vendors. The RECTS system is employed to oversee goods under customs control, particularly cargo in transit. KRA has advised all stakeholders involved in the movement and handling of customs-controlled goods to prepare for the October 26 transition.
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