Kenyans have 14 days to give their views on proposed regulations that will change how people and goods are managed at Kenya’s points of entry and exit.
The Border Control and Operations Coordination Committee issued the notice on Friday, October 2, asking members of the public to review the draft Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Border Control and Operations Co-ordination) Regulations, 2026.
The proposed rules seek to create a coordinated system for managing Kenya’s land, sea and air borders.
The committee said the changes would bring together government agencies involved in border management to improve coordination and security.
“By promoting coordination among the various government agencies, the committee aims to streamline border operations, enhance security, and improve overall efficiency in managing Kenya’s borders,” the ministry said.
The public participation exercise will run from October 2 to October 16, 2026.
During this period, members of the public can submit their views and proposals through written memoranda.
New Border Screening Framework
The proposed regulations will provide a new framework for how government agencies process and screen people entering or leaving Kenya.
They also seek to establish ways for security and trade agencies operating at the borders to share intelligence and data in real time.
The framework will bring agencies including the Directorate of Immigration Services, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), National Police Service and Kenya Ports Authority into a more coordinated border management system.
The proposed rules also provide for the use of modern border tracking systems to improve monitoring and information sharing.
The systems are expected to support the management of people and goods entering and leaving the country through land, air and sea ports.
Kenyans who have concerns or proposals on the draft regulations have been asked to contact the Border Management Secretariat at Nyayo House along Uhuru Highway in Nairobi.
The committee has also provided an email address through which members of the public can submit their views.
The proposed changes come weeks after the government gave foreigners operating small-scale businesses in Kenya 90 days to regularise their stay and business operations.
Under the directive, affected foreigners are required to obtain the relevant immigration documents, work permits, business registrations and local licences within the 90-day period.
