Kenya to DRC Freight and Road Transport

Haraka Freight International provides Kenya to DRC freight by road for traders and companies supplying eastern Congo from Kenya. We transit commodities to Goma and Bukavu and operate transport services in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda along the way. This route is for goods that start at a supplier or depot inside Kenya. For containers arriving by sea, see Mombasa to DRC logistics.

Kenya to DRC transport: route options

What we handle

• Door pick-up and loading at your supplier in Kenya
• Kenyan export declaration and supporting documents
• Transit documents for Uganda and, where used, Rwanda
• Border facilitation at each crossing
• Hand-over for import clearance with the DRC customs authority, the DGDA (opens in a new tab)
• Delivery to the consignee
• Cargo insurance

Kenya to Goma freight

Goma sits at the northern end of Lake Kivu, right on the Rwandan border at Rubavu. Cargo from Kenya can reach it through Rwanda, or through Uganda for parts of North Kivu. Rwanda's Rubavu Port on Lake Kivu also became operational in December 2024 (Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure (opens in a new tab)).

Kenya to Bukavu freight

Bukavu, at the southern end of Lake Kivu, is reached through Rwanda via Rusizi. The journey from Kenya is long, so careful document preparation and good communication at each border make a real difference.

Kenya to DRC freight: entering via Uganda or via Rwanda?

The choice of entry point shapes the whole shipment:

We recommend the entry point after checking the consignee's address and the latest situation at each crossing.

What Kenyan sellers and DRC buyers should prepare

Paperwork for this lane starts in Kenya, where the supplier's export entry is lodged with the Kenya Revenue Authority (opens in a new tab). After that, the goods move in transit through each country on the route and are only imported in the DRC. To avoid hold-ups:

• Name the DRC buyer correctly on every document, using the same spelling and tax details the importer uses with Congolese customs.
• Describe the goods precisely. Vague descriptions such as "assorted goods" invite inspection.
• Check product rules in the DRC for food, medicines, chemicals and some manufactured goods before you sell.
• Agree who pays transit costs, such as bonds or guarantees, before the truck leaves Kenya.

Conditions in eastern DRC

Insecurity, political tension and health emergencies have all affected cross-border trade in the Kivus. In May 2026, the Goma–Rubavu crossings were closed for about a month after an Ebola case was confirmed in Goma (The EastAfrican (opens in a new tab)). We check the situation before every dispatch and will tell you plainly if we advise waiting or rerouting.

Step by step: Kenya to DRC logistics

1. Confirm the destination and route, including the border post.
2. Collect and load the cargo in Kenya.
3. Export from Kenya and cross into Uganda.
4. Transit through Uganda, and Rwanda if used.
5. Enter the DRC, hand over for clearance and deliver.

Related services and guides

Shipping from Kenya into the DRC relies on our road transport and cross-border logistics teams, supported by freight forwarding and customs specialists. For background, read Kenya to DRC logistics and East Africa to DRC freight forwarding.

Frequently asked questions

How does freight travel from Kenya to the DRC?

Goods collected in Kenya cross into Uganda and then either enter the DRC directly from Uganda or travel through Rwanda to Goma or Bukavu. The route depends on the destination and current border conditions.

What is the difference between Kenya to Goma freight and Kenya to Bukavu freight?

Goma, in North Kivu, borders Rubavu in Rwanda and is also reachable through Uganda. Bukavu, in South Kivu, borders Rusizi in southern Rwanda. The final leg and border post differ, so we plan each separately.

Do Kenyan goods get EAC preferences in the DRC?

The DRC joined the EAC in 2022, but its import clearance is run by its own customs authority, the DGDA. Whether and how preferences apply to your goods should be checked for each shipment.

Can you collect from several suppliers in Kenya?

Yes. We can consolidate goods from different Kenyan suppliers into one truck for the DRC.

How do you handle border closures?

We check border status before dispatch and monitor it during transit. If a crossing closes, we hold the cargo safely or reroute where possible and agree any changes with you.