Cargo, crew and compliance from port to lake.

We clear and forward containers and cargo from our Mombasa head office, and run marine and logistics work across the Lake Victoria basin from Kisumu. Since 2012.

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Kisumu Oil Jetty passed one billion litres of product handled. Our crews work the mooring lines for tankers such as MT Elgon and MT Kabaka Mutebi II.

  • 2012Incorporated in Kenya
  • 2Offices: Kisumu and Mombasa
  • KMACompliance reporting
Mombasa head office

Clearing & Forwarding

Customs agency work for importers, exporters and institutions: we clear your containers and cargo through the port, handle the paperwork with every agency involved, and deliver to your door.

Customs agency clearing and forwarding for containerised and loose cargo, inward and outward, including transit and transshipment.

Imports we handle

Used clothing (mitumba), vehicles and machinery equipment, bitumen, medicinal products, farming tractors and steel equipment.

Exports we handle

Sisal and sisal products, recycled plastics, dry coffee, fresh avocados and magadi soda (Tata Chemicals).

We coordinate with private and government agencies so your cargo is released and delivered with peace of mind.

  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
  • NEMA, NCA and KIFWA requirements
  • Shipping lines and other relevant bodies

With our experience in forwarding, we focus on efficient, cost-effective and secure movement of your cargo, in container form or as parcels, to the location you choose.

Cargo inspection and fumigation services for individuals, institutions, corporates, NGOs, government departments and agencies, and counties.

  • Vital information so you can make strategic decisions about the goods and services you need
  • Coordination with the relevant agencies for delivery with peace of mind

Sourcing and supply of reliable specialised equipment and personnel, plus general supplies and contracting for institutions and businesses.

Kisumu, serving the Lake Victoria basin

Lake Basin Marine & Logistics Consultancy

Practical marine work on Lake Victoria: crews on the mooring lines, surveys and safety, fish farming advice, and cargo runs to the islands.

Highly qualified coxswains and seafarers for vessel docking and mooring at the Kisumu Oil Jetty, for vessels such as MT Elgon and MT Kabaka Mutebi II.

  • Docking and mooring crews
  • Competent manpower for marine and general cargo handling, directly and through partner experts

Planning and delivery of cargo across the lake, including the islands that road transport cannot reach.

  • Cargo to Mfangano and Rusinga islands
  • Fish feed transport and cold-chain logistics
  • Boat hire advisory, single or twin outboard
  • Last-mile delivery for NGOs and county programmes
View lake routes

Condition and pre-purchase surveys for passenger boats, cargo boats and work vessels, written up in the format the Kenya Maritime Authority expects.

  • Hull, engine and safety-gear inspection
  • KMA registration and licensing support
  • Corrective-action list your team can act on

Hands-on safety training for coxswains and crews, and supply of SOLAS-standard life jackets, buoys and emergency equipment.

  • Crew and coxswain safety courses
  • Life jackets, ring buoys, flares and first-aid kits
  • Pre-season safety audits for boat operators

Planning and set-up advice for cage fish farms on the lake, with links to the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute for fingerlings, feeds and technical support.

  • Site selection and cage layout
  • Feed supply and logistics planning
  • Introductions to KMFRI and county fisheries teams

Environmental impact assessments for jetties and landing sites, and water-quality monitoring around marine operations, in line with NEMA requirements.

  • EIA studies for new and existing jetties
  • Oil and waste pollution monitoring
  • Blue-economy project advisory

OEM marine equipment and port training simulators, replacement spare parts for European and Asian-made equipment, and hire of small seaworthy boats with single or twin outboard engines.

On the water

Short clips from our crews on Lake Victoria. Pick one to play it.

Heading out to a tanker at dusk

Our workboat crew running out to a tanker on the open lake.

New: lake logistics

Getting cargo where roads stop

Mfangano, Rusinga and the landing beaches of the Winam Gulf depend on boats. We plan the route, pick the right vessel and keep cold cargo cold. Pick a route to see what we usually move on it.

Kisumu to Mfangano Island

Our longest regular run, out through the gulf to the open lake. Typical loads: fish feed for cage farms, building materials and NGO supplies.

  • Fish feed
  • Building materials
  • NGO supplies
Schematic map of Winam Gulf routes from Kisumu Kisumu Homa Bay Rusinga / Mbita Mfangano Lake Victoria Winam Gulf N
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Clarence team with tanker crew on deck at Kisumu

We care. We deliver.

A local company with port experience

Clarence Enterprises Limited was registered in Kenya in 2012 under the Registration of Business Names Act (Cap 499). Our strategic intent is to be your reliable business partner and service provider in maritime transport and logistics, customs agency, and general supplies and contracting.

We deliver practical solutions in cargo clearance and customs agency, and in sourcing specialised equipment and personnel: outboard boats, boat crews and coxswains.

As a local company, we are committed to delivering quality services and products safely and cost-effectively through our dedicated staff, systems, marine assets and network of reliable partners, blending international standards with local knowledge.

Our vision

To be the first-choice, most trusted and reliable business partner in the provision of services and products, with exceptional expertise, quality and customer satisfaction.

Our mission

To realise our vision by building partnerships and value for customers through consistency, innovation and quality service and product delivery.

Core values

Integrity
Conducting business in the right way and for the right purpose.
Accountability
We never shy away from any challenge.
Innovation
Crafting ideas beyond expectations and solutions for the future.
Teamwork
Unity is strength. Daily assessment of our projects ensures delivery and quality.
Reliability
We promise what we can deliver, and we keep our word.

Why choose us

Business and institutional success starts with quality and timely delivery. We deploy our own experts and strategic collaborations so every engagement stays value-oriented and performance-based.

  1. Better understanding
  2. Greater involvement
  3. Honest delivery
  4. Active management
  5. Fee for value
  6. Team approach
  7. Maximise opportunities

Safety comes before speed

Our reputation is built on high-quality service that puts personal safety and the environment first. Every Clarence staff member and contractor is responsible for health and safety awareness in every environment we work in.

We believe in an uncompromising attitude towards safety and the environment.

  • Health & securityImprove the health, safety and security of our staff at all times.
  • Fewer incidentsMinimise HSE accidents and continuously improve the quality of our services.
  • Client relationshipsStrengthen our relationship with clients to meet their needs and ensure their satisfaction.
  • BenchmarkingSet performance objectives and retrain in liaison with our partner institutions.

Talk to us about your next job

Tell us what needs to move, be inspected or be cleared. We'll reply with a plan and a quote.

Teris L. Jumba Contact person

Mombasa (head office)

Harbour House, 4th Floor
Moi Avenue, Mombasa
P.O. Box 17061-80100
+254 (0)771 370 822
+254 (0)725 713 632

Kisumu

Moi Avenue, Kisumu
Serving Lake Victoria
+254 (0)41 222 2693
+254 (0)725 713 632

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