The World Bank is funding the East Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Project (EATTFP), a programme for Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda that aims to reduce transport delays, uncertainty and costs along the Northern Corridor.

A $120 million (Sh9.6 billion) credit agreement was signed in April 2006. The project incorporates the ministries of Transport, Roads and Public Works. The Kenya Railways Corporation covers the concession process, plans development of a railway bypass and light rail system in Nairobi, and works on the relocation action plan and rehabilitation of houses for new-look KRC 84 Pension Fund start-up.

The Kenya Ports Authority integrates a Port Security Improvement System and Port Community-Based System to implement procedures and an information system that will contribute to reduction of time for clearance of goods within at the port.

The Kenya Revenue Authority deals with Customs reforms and modernisation, as well as convergence with other Customs departments for cargo tracking to facilitate movement along the corridor. The ministries of Roads and Public Works will install fixed weighbridges at Kilindini, Mariakani and Athi River on the Northern Corridor and establish one-stop border posts at Malaba, Busia, Lunga Lunga, Namanga, Taveta and Isebania.

In Kenya, the Ministry of Transport is the coordinating agent of the project. The Permanent Secretary chairs the project’s National steering Committee, comprising CEOs of the implementing agencies. The National Steering Committee meets as a Regional Oversight Committee under the East Africa Community.