Nairobi, April 21 -- The State Department for East African Community (EAC) Affairs targets new reforms to restore the efficiency and competitiveness of the Northern Corridor by eliminating costly non-tariff barriers that are driving trade away to rival routes.

The plan includes slashing police roadblocks from over 20 to less than five, halving transit time between Mombasa and Malaba, strengthening security response, and fixing persistent ICT system hitches that have slowed cargo clearance. These reforms are set to result in annual savings of up to $54 million (Sh6.98 billion).

"Every delay and inefficiency directly impacts our national revenue and the cost of goods for consumers across the region," said Ms Caroline Karugu, Principal Sec...