The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Ksh90.05 billion in customs revenue in September 2026, surpassing its monthly target as imports of motor vehicles and containerised cargo recorded growth.
The collections rose by 5.8 per cent from the Ksh85.15 billion realised in September 2025, reflecting an increase in revenue generated from international trade.
The amount also exceeded the Treasury’s target of Ksh89.09 billion by Ksh965 million, translating to a performance rate of 101.1 per cent.
Non-oil customs revenue contributed Ksh57.2 billion, with products including fertilisers, iron and steel, palm oil and rice driving collections above the expected threshold.
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The figure surpassed the target of Ksh55.42 billion by Ksh1.78 billion, providing a further boost to the authority’s overall September performance.
KRA attributed part of the improved performance to increased import activity, noting that the number of imported motor vehicles rose by 8.1 per cent, while Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handled for containerised cargo increased by 8.2 per cent.
“The results underscore the role of effective Customs administration in facilitating legitimate trade while safeguarding government revenue,” the authority said in a statement.
The September performance highlights the contribution of customs operations to government revenue collection, as the authority seeks to facilitate the movement of legitimate imports while ensuring compliance with tax and trade regulations.
By Lizzy Aluga
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