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KRA intercepts a smartphone consignment linked to an alleged Ksh21.5 million tax loss Verification uncovers thousands more phones than were declared in customs entries High-end smartphone models were also found among the undeclared goods at Eldoret airport The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement teams have seized a consignment of under-declared 53,000 units of smart phones…
A KRA officer is facing allegations linked to a tax clearance deal Investigators moved in during an operation in Kisumu The arrest has renewed scrutiny of bribery risks in public services A Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officer in Kisumu has been arrested after allegedly demanding Ksh100,000 to clear Ksh4.5 million in tax arrears from the…
KRA will phase out its cargo tracking seals by October 26. Businesses will source new seals from 15 approved private vendors. The change aims to reduce seal shortages, port delays and congestion. Businesses handling goods under customs control now have until October 26, 2026, to prepare for a new system in which cargo tracking seals…
KRA has begun consultations on consolidated cargo rules. A technical team will oversee implementation of the directive. KRA will train cargo consolidators and small traders on tax compliance. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has stepped up consultations with cargo consolidators on the implementation of President William Ruto’s directive on consolidated cargo and measures to support…
Traders win relief as the cargo benchmark is cut to Ksh2 million. New rules aim to ease cargo clearance while improving compliance. Lower rail charges are set to reduce import costs. President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to lower the customs benchmark for general consolidated cargo to Ksh2 million, following talks…
Government suppliers must now meet eTIMS requirements before seeking payment. KRA will electronically validate supplier invoices submitted through IFMIS. The integration aims to improve tax compliance and transparency in government payments. Government suppliers in Kenya will now have to ensure their invoices meet Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) eTIMS requirements before they can be submitted for…
Google to deduct 5 per cent tax from Kenyan YouTube earnings. Creators must submit KRA PINs by October 1. The move sparks debate over support for digital entrepreneurs. Kenyan YouTubers face a new 5 per cent tax withholding on YouTube earnings as Google moves to enforce Kenya’s digital tax rules starting September 2026. Kenyan YouTubers…
Nairobi traders strike over rising taxes and import costs. Protesters march to KRA over the new cargo valuation. Traders warn higher costs could push up consumer prices. Small-scale traders in Nairobi have launched a strike and marched to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) offices to protest against rising taxes and import costs, saying the new measures…
KRA explains why the consolidated cargo minimum yield was raised. Traders can opt for individual customs assessment based on actual goods. New Ksh 3.2 million threshold took effect on August 21. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has moved to clarify concerns raised by small-scale traders over changes to the minimum yield applied to consolidated cargo, following…
KRA has raised the cargo valuation reference point from Ksh2.5 million to Ksh3.2 million. The new figure is a benchmark, not an automatic value for every container. KRA says the change targets under declaration while protecting compliant traders and government revenue. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has increased the minimum reference point for general containerised…
