Aiden k 
Editorial Desk 
All shipping agents have been directed to resume submitting and processing maritime declarations through the National Electronic Single Window System (NESWS) from November 17, 2026,following the completion of system upgrades by the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) in collaboration with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Maritime declarations are official documents or information that shipping agents submit to government authorities when a ship arrives at, stays in or leaves a port.
They provide details about the vessel, its crew, passengers and cargo to help authorities process and clear the ship.
The upgrade of the system is expected to allow the exchange of Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL) data between the NESWS and KRA’s Integrated Customs Management System (ICMS), eliminating the need for repeated submission of information covered by the integration.
In a joint notice issued by KenTrade and the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), the agencies said the improvements were intended to simplify information exchange,reduce duplicate submissions and make maritime clearance more efficient.
“These enhancements are intended to eliminate duplicate submissions of the data covered by the integration, streamline information exchange and improve maritime clearance efficiency,” reads the notice.
They have further been urged to familiarise their personnel with the required submission and processing procedures to ensure a smooth return to the digital platform.
KenTrade and KMA said they appreciated the continued cooperation of maritime stakeholders as they work to improve the handling of maritime processes through the National Electronic Single Window System.
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