# Kenyan Electronic Single Window System (KenTrade)

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> The Kenyan Electronic Single Window System, operated by KenTrade, is Kenya's unified digital trade platform through which importers, exporters and customs agents submit declarations, regulatory approvals and shipping documents via a single interface.

The Kenyan Electronic Single Window System, operated by KenTrade, is Kenya's unified digital trade platform through which importers, exporters and customs agents submit declarations, regulatory approvals and shipping documents via a single interface. It integrates customs, ports, airports and private service providers, eliminating the need to engage separate government portals for each agency. In practice, freight agents use the platform to process import and export permits, phytosanitary certificates and cargo manifests in one workflow. KenTrade aligns with the WCO Single Window concept and reflects Kenya's commitments under the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. It should be distinguished from the broader Single Window concept itself: KenTrade is Kenya's specific national implementation.

**Source:** [https://www.kentrade.go.ke](https://www.kentrade.go.ke)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Kenyan Electronic Single Window System (KenTrade) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 109 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://www.kentrade.go.ke |

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