The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has confiscated a shipment of contraband cigarettes valued at about Sh72.2 million in Mombasa, following intelligence-led surveillance by the Joint Port Control Unit (JPCU) with assistance from international agencies, including Interpol. The cargo originated in Cambodia and passed through several countries before landing in Kenya, …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that, beginning December 1, 2025, all bank guarantees related to customs operations will be processed and managed exclusively via the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a public notice signed by the Commissioner for Customs and …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled a new transformation agenda aimed at becoming a premier service organisation, strengthening its digital innovations, and completing restructuring measures to boost revenue mobilisation as it celebrates three decades of service. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the anniversary event at …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has opened applications for 200 graduate trainee positions, inviting young professionals to join the tax agency. In a notice published in the government gazette on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, KRA said it is seeking highly motivated, ethical, and dynamic individuals to take up the roles. …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted a suspected drug smuggling attempt at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), seizing 41 sachets of suspected narcotics concealed in luggage from Bangkok. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The bust occurred early Friday during routine baggage screening when customs officers flagged two …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has outperformed its revenue collection goal by Sh16 billion, recording Sh2.571 trillion in total collections for the 2024/2025 financial year. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This marks a 6.8% increase from the Sh2.407 trillion collected in the previous fiscal year, despite economic headwinds …
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The government has introduced a 4% Sugar Development Levy (SDL) on all sugar produced locally or imported, starting July 1, 2025, as part of a broader strategy to revitalise Kenya’s sugar industry. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, the Ministry of Agriculture said the levy will …
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The High Court is expected to deliver its verdict in a case contesting the government’s directive for Kenyans to register the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of their mobile phones. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Justice Chacha Mwita will issue the ruling following a legal challenge by …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has provided clarification on its rollout of a newly updated Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) list for used vehicles—the first major revision since 2019. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This update, introduced after a six-year pause, aims to reflect changes in Kenya’s automotive …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a planned 24-hour maintenance exercise affecting its Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) systems. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The scheduled maintenance will begin at 9 p.m. on Friday and conclude at 9 p.m. on Saturday. In a public notice, KRA stated that …
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