The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) has tapped the Tanzania Postal Corporation (TPC) in a cross-border partnership to enhance service delivery.
The business deal will ensure faster and efficient delivery of postal and courier services, with the ability to track and trace between the two East African countries.
“The most exciting part of this collaboration is the impact it will have on the small and micro enterprises which are active in cross-border business. They stand to benefit from the developments that offer friendly and seamless services through the Postal Network,” said Esther Koimett, the Principal Secretary, State department of Broadcasting and Telecommunication.
Tanzania’s Minister for Information, Communication and Technology Nape Nnauye said they are currently bench virtual marking with TPC’s virtual Post Office.
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Ps Koimett further noted that both postal administrations are improving the Isebania-Migori, Taveta, Loitoktok and Lunga-Lunga physical points, a collaboration expected to positively impact and facilitate cross border business for small businesses through seamless services.
Speaking after chairing the first board meeting of Vision 2030 Secretariat the newly appointed Chairperson Carole Kariuki said the government is setting the foundation for private sectors to come in and invest towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
“The board is aligning with the government’s move to grow the economy, I will be bringing the experience acquired in the private sector,” she said.