The Returning Residents Rule: What the Law Allows, and Where It Stops

by sidoman | Oct 20, 2026 | Trade Law & Regulation

Written by: Sidoman  |  Trade Law  |  Tuesday, 20 October 2026 Trade Law Tuesday looks at the legal text behind the returning resident relief: Fifth Schedule Part B Item 5 of the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004. What it grants,...

Keep the export declaration. Kenya now expects it for five years.

by sidoman | Oct 13, 2026 | Trade Law & Regulation

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Understanding The Communiqué and the Gazette in Trade Law

by sidoman | Oct 6, 2026 | Trade Law & Regulation

Trade Law Tuesday The Communiqué and the Gazette Two presidents promised on 4 May to end trade barriers. The next morning, a Finance Bill proposed a 35 percent tax on Tanzanian glass. How that story ended is the best introduction to East African trade law you will get...

Navigating the Logistical Labyrinth: Challenges, Regulations, and Collaborations in Supply Chain Management

by sidoman | Nov 16, 2023 | Trade Law & Regulation

In the dynamic world of logistics and supply chain management, custom brokers and agents play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of goods. However, their journey is fraught with challenges, particularly when dealing with prohibited, restricted, dangerous,...

How carrier liability and freight insurance affects your freight claims

by sidoman | Feb 21, 2018 | Trade Law & Regulation

The terms carrier liability and freight insurance might sound foreign to many. However, if you are involved in the field of logistics or any other related field, educating yourself regarding these two terms can make all the difference when making freight claims. In...

Shipping Insurance Law: How Enforcement of Section 20 Will Affect Kenya’s Importers

by sidoman | Jan 19, 2017 | Trade Law & Regulation

In last year’s budget reading, Kenya’s Treasury issued a directive to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to implement Section 20 of the Insurance Act beginning January of this year. Well, January is here and it seems the KRA has heeded the directive. Starting this...