The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has issued a public notice informing importers, clearing agents, and stakeholders of a 100% waiver on port-related charges at the Port of Mombasa.
The move follows a joint directive by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) aimed at improving efficiency and easing congestion at the port.
According to URA, the waiver covers accrued port storage charges and customs warehouse rent for long-stay containerized cargo. The incentive applies upon lodgment of a waiver application by affected customers.
Additionally, shipping lines have been instructed to grant a 100% waiver on container demurrage charges, offering substantial relief to importers who have faced delays in clearing goods.
However, URA clarified that some fees remain payable, including primary port charges, rail freight charges, shipping line fees such as Delivery Order and Terminal Handling Charges, and statutory taxes.
URA encouraged Ugandan importers and clearing agents with long-stay containers at the Port of Mombasa to take advantage of this opportunity.
“URA therefore encourages all Ugandan importers and clearing agents with long-stay containers at the Port of Mombasa to take advantage of the window by liaising promptly with their shipping lines and port agents to process the necessary applications,” the notice reads.
The waiver will be in effect for 30 days, from November 6 to December 6, 2025.
