Thematic Working Groups

 Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) of National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC)

Given the large number of the membership of the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) members and 

for purposes of facilitating implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), thematic working groups

comprising of appropriate number of experts drawn from relevant institutions were established to work on 

category B and C measures and make recommendations on how they should be implemented. 

The four thematic groups are as follows: 

• Customs Procedures – chaired by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Rules and Regulations – chaired by the State Department of Trade.
• Information and Transparency – chaired by KenTrade.
• Mombasa Port Community Charter and Transit Trade – chaired by the Shippers Council of Eastern Africa.

The thematic working groups and their respective membership is shown in table 3 below. The outcomes of 

these groups are presented to the NTFC for endorsement and further guidance.

Table : Thematic Working Groups and their Respective Membership