Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

23 November 1990 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya,Export Processing Zones CAP. 517 [Rev. 2012] 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Export processing Zone Act 1990 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

21. Qualifications of export processing zone developers and operators
(1) An export processing zone developer or operator shall—
(a) be a company incorporated in Kenya for the sole purpose of developing and operating an export processing zone;
(b) have the necessary capital and expertise required for developing the export processing zone; and
(c) except for an export processing zone operator appointed under section 22, own or lease land for a minimum period of thirty years within the export processing zone.
(2) Each export processing zone developer shall receive an export process zone operator’s licence from the Authority if it qualifies under the criteria prescribed in the regulations.
[Act No. 14 of 1991.] 

Reference of the measure

Part III para 21 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Exports from Export processing zones 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.