The SCT commenced on 1^st January 2014 as a pilot on the Northern Corridor. The pilot on the Central Corridor  commenced in April 2014 and roll- out for the whole of the EAC was planned to start  on 1^st July 2014

Reduces the cost of doing business by eliminating duplication of processes;

§  Reduces   administrative costs and regulatory requirements;

§  Facilitates the free movement of goods, labour, services and capital as envisaged under the Common market;

§  Promotes  foreign, domestic and cross border investment;

§  Enhances trade in locally produced goods particularly agricultural goods from areas of surplus to areas of deficit;

§  Enhances the relationship  between the private and public sectors;

§  Creates a mechanism for prevention of smuggling at a regional level;

§  Reduces the risks associated with non-compliance on the transit of goods;

Creates an efficient mechanism of revenue management;