Today, the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority held its 38th Meeting of the Council of Ministers in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together Ministers and Permanent Secretaries from the Northern Corridor Member States to review progress and set the strategic direction for the Authority.
The meeting was chaired by Hon. Egide Nijimbere, Minister for Infrastructure, Social Housing, Transport and Equipment of the Republic of Burundi and Chairperson of the Northern Corridor Council of Ministers, who commended Member States for the successful deliberations and urged them to expedite the implementation of the Council’s decisions, particularly in infrastructure development, policy harmonisation and resource mobilisation for priority regional projects.
The Council applauded the continued improvement in the performance of the Northern Corridor, including increased cargo throughput at the Port of Mombasa, growth in transit volumes, and strengthened collaboration with development partners.
To further facilitate trade and improve the movement of goods across the region, the Council directed the Secretariat to intensify efforts to eliminate non-tariff barriers, fast-track customs systems integration, implement the Green Freight Strategy 2030, and closely monitor implementation of the updated Northern Corridor Infrastructure Master Plan.
The Council also approved the Annual Work Plan and Budget for the 2026/2027 Financial Year and called on Member States to fast-track the signing and ratification of the revised Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Agreement.
These decisions reaffirm the Member States’ shared commitment to building a more connected, efficient, resilient and sustainable Northern Corridor that drives regional trade, economic growth and prosperity.
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