KTA Grant Quarterly report October - December 2012

The project aimed to enhance the capacity of KTA and its members to sustainably manage the transport sector in Kenya. Advocacy was a key pillar of the project, with KTA participating in several meetings and workshops to promote the interests of the transport sector. One notable event was the Joint Border Committee Meeting, held on October 8-9, 2012, at the Whitesands hotel in Mombasa. The meeting aimed to discuss the institutionalization of the Joint Border Committees, which are established to facilitate trade by improving clearance processes at various border points. KTA was represented by the CEO and the Program Officer, who engaged with stakeholders, including the Minister for Trade and the Chief of Party USAID-COMPETE. Another significant advocacy activity was the Northern Corridor Road Survey, conducted from October 17th to 23rd, 2012. The survey examined structures at the Kisumu KPA/KR Pier and activities along the northern corridor route, including customs clearance processes, use of Inco-terms, and the Electronic Single Window System. Stakeholders targeted for the plenary meetings included customs authorities, road authorities, railway authorities, immigration, police, standards agencies, customs clearing agencies, freight forwarders/transporters, cross-border traders, and shippers council. KTA also participated in a port meeting to review KPA operations targets on October 24, 2012. The meeting aimed to discuss vessel productivity, road deliveries, and rail deliveries. Additionally, KTA participated in the KPA Safety Week, held from October 22nd to 26th, 2012. The event included inspection of operational areas, safety exhibitions, and spot checks on transport vehicles. The KTA CEO addressed the participants on the role of KTA in enhancing safety in the port and outlined measures put in place by KTA to promote safety. Institutional development was another key pillar of the project, with KTA focusing on establishing the Heavy Commercial Vehicles drivers training institute. The institute aims to enhance the skills of heavy commercial vehicle drivers and promote safety in the transport sector. KTA also conducted self-regulation and code of conduct training for its members. Member services were also a key focus area, with KTA providing transit observatory project services, KPA media workshop, and members' meetings. The transit observatory project aimed to provide real-time information on transit times and costs, while the KPA media workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of KPA staff to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Members' meetings were held to engage with KTA members and provide updates on project activities. Overall, the KTA-COMPETE Capacity Enhancing to Sustainability project made significant progress during the October-December 2012 quarter, with a focus on advocacy, institutional development, and member services. The project aims to enhance the capacity of KTA and its members to sustainably manage the transport sector in Kenya.