Also known as: TMA
TradeMark Africa — organization supporting border infrastructure and trade facilitation projects including solar energy systems at East African border posts.
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Capital News
… KPA has previously said the design was informed by recommendations of a 2018 TradeMark Africa traffic management study, which identified the Back of Port Road corridor as a major bottleneck requiring a grade-separated transport solution. …
MPs put KPA on the spot over Sh8.3bn Mombasa Port roadThe Standard
… TradeMark Africa and other development partners have similarly emphasised efficient, inclusive and climate-resilient trade systems, including stronger quality infrastructure and digital connectivity. …
Eastern Africa turns to cold chain and logistics to protect horticultureCitizen Digital
… International development partners, including TradeMark Africa, the Royal Danish Embassy, the European Union Delegation, and the Netherlands Embassy, strongly backed the initiative, citing the need to withstand global supply chain shocks and shift toward sustainable green logisti …
Kenya seeks horticultural competitiveness as sector pursues unified regional voiceCitizen Digital
… HoCEA Secretary General Clement Tulezi outlined five core strategic priorities: market access and trade facilitation, cold-chain infrastructure, digital trade, inclusive value-chain development, and climate resilience.International development partners, including TradeMark Africa …
Kenya seeks horticultural competitiveness as sector pursues unified regional voiceThe Standard
… The council is working with national horticulture associations across Eastern Africa with support from Trademark Africa. …
High logistics costs threaten East Africa horticulture competitivenessCapital News
… The council is being established with national horticulture associations across Eastern Africa and with support from TradeMark Africa. …
East Africa targets costly horticulture trade bottlenecks at Nairobi SummitThe Standard
… John Basweti of Trademark Africa said the facility was the result of a partnership between development organisations, government institutions and private-sector stakeholders. …
Solar fish dryer to boost women's cross-border trade in BusiaCitizen Digital
… ow._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Established in partnership with national horticulture associations and supported by TradeMark Africa …
Horticulture sector to convene in Nairobi to address trade and logistics barriersThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has partnered with the Government of Sweden and TradeMark Africa (TMA) to launch a major solar initiative at its Malaba One-Stop Border Post to reduce its power costs by 90 per cent. …
Malaba Border goes solar as KRA targets 90pc energy cost reduction, faster tradeThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya Revenue Authority (KRA), working with TradeMark Africa and support from the Swedish government, has launched a solar energy project at the Malaba one-stop border post. …
Solar brings relief to Malaba's busy borderParliament's Transport and Infrastructure Committee has questioned the Kenya Ports Authority over the Sh8.3 billion cost of a 1.8-kilometre road project at the Port of Mombasa, with the committee chairman stating that Parliament will seek a special audit to establish whether taxpayers are receiving value for money.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament's Transport and Infrastructure Committee has questioned the Kenya Ports Authority over the Sh8.3 billion cost of a 1.8-kilometre road project at the Port of Mombasa, with the committee chairman stating that Parliament will seek a special audit to establish whether taxpayers are receiving value for money.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
Stakeholders at a regional dialogue in Nairobi said Eastern Africa must treat logistics, cold-chain infrastructure and trade facilitation as strategic investments to reduce post-harvest losses and compete in global markets. The Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa noted that perishable horticultural products require integrated systems protecting produce from farm to final market, as delays at borders, inadequate cooling, and congested logistics can quickly diminish commercial value.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Eastern Africa's horticulture industry is shifting focus from production volume to capturing greater value through regional value chains, stronger market access, and sustainable systems. Stakeholders called for increased investment and strengthened farmers' access to markets, finance, technology and value-added opportunities at a Regional Public-Private Dialogue in Nairobi.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Government of Kenya called for intensified regional cooperation to unlock Eastern Africa's horticultural trade potential during the launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA) in Nairobi. Kenya exports roughly 467,000 metric tonnes of horticultural produce annually, valued at about US$1.143 billion.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government called for intensified regional cooperation to unlock Eastern Africa's horticultural trade potential during the launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa in Nairobi, emphasizing that trade and logistics barriers require coordinated public-private action across the region.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stakeholders in East Africa's horticulture sector are meeting in Nairobi to address trade and logistics challenges including high freight costs, inadequate cold-chain infrastructure, and port delays that are undermining regional competitiveness. The meeting will also launch the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA), a private sector-led regional platform for industry advocacy and government engagement.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
East African horticulture exporters face costly freight, weak cold chains, and fragmented trade procedures that threaten competitiveness. Government officials, exporters, and logistics companies will meet in Nairobi on September 22–23 to identify measures to ease cross-border movement of fresh produce, coinciding with the launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA).
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
A Sh10 million solar-powered fish drying and preservation facility has been launched in Burumba, Busia, to help the Busia Cross-Border Women Traders Association process and preserve fish more efficiently, reduce losses, and create employment in fish processing and marketing.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Industry and government representatives from Eastern Africa will convene in Nairobi on September 22–23, 2026, to address trade and logistics barriers affecting horticultural products. The event will include the official launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA), a regional private-sector platform established to strengthen coordination and market access.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Revenue Authority has partnered with Sweden's government and TradeMark Africa to install a hybrid solar system with battery storage at Malaba One-Stop Border Post, aiming to reduce energy costs by 90 per cent and eliminate disruptions from frequent power outages that delayed cargo clearance and increased smuggling.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Revenue Authority, with support from TradeMark Africa and the Swedish government, has launched a solar energy project at Malaba one-stop border post designed to reduce electricity costs by up to 90 per cent and improve power reliability. The hybrid solar system with battery storage generates over 233,000 kilowatt-hours annually and meets 78 per cent of the border's energy needs, addressing previous disruptions from up to eight hours of power outages.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →