Special Economic Zones Act

7. Goods and services within a special economic zone

Edition: 2026-05-15 · In force

Subject to section 6—

(a)goods and services within a special economic zone, which shall constitute a customs controlled area, shall not be taken out of the zone except—

(i)for export;

(ii)for entry into the customs territory, subject to the regulations and procedures on customs;

(iii)for removal to any other customs controlled area with the approval of the proper officers, and subject to any conditions as may be imposed; or

(iv)for repair and maintenance or processing or conversion with prior approval of the proper officer and subject to any conditions as may be imposed;

(b)where goods are manufactured outside Kenya, such goods shall be clearly labelled as products of the country where such goods were manufactured;

(c)services provided by a special economic zone enterprise may be provided to—

(i)persons outside Kenya;

(ii)other special economic zone enterprises in furtherance of the export activities of such enterprises subject to approval of the Authority; or

(iii)persons in the customs territory subject to approval of the Authority.