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KRA intercepts Sh8.2m iPhones from passenger arriving from Dubai
According to the authority, the passenger told Customs officers that he was carrying the phones as a courier for a client based in Dubai.
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Taxman sets October 31 deadline for 2027 customs agents licence renewal
In a public notice issued on Monday, September 21, KRA said the licences will expire on December 31, 2026, except for three-year Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) licences.
Business
Shippers welcome wider access to cargo tracking seals
The Shippers Council of Eastern Africa has welcomed the change, saying opening the market to several suppliers could improve the availability and performance of the electronic seals.
Business
15 private firms cleared to take over KRA cargo tracking
The framework will operate through the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) and will give users the option of selecting their preferred vendor instead of relying on KRA-issued seals.
Business
KRA announces 12-hour shutdown of customs system on September 13
The maintenance is scheduled to start at 6:00 a.m. and run until 6:00 p.m., with KRA notifying all iCMS users to prepare for the period when the system will be unavailable.
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KRA defends cargo clearance requirements amid stakeholder concerns
The Authority said the requirement for an export declaration when clearing imported goods is not a new administrative measure outside the law, but is anchored in the Tax Procedures Act
Business
KRA chairman defends Sh3.2 million consolidated cargo duty benchmark
Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Muriithi said the consolidation system was introduced to help small traders who cannot fill an entire container on their own.
Nairobi
Nairobi traders vow fresh Friday protests over KRA tax rules
Consolidated cargo enables several small importers to ship their goods together in one container. By sharing the same container, traders can reduce shipping and other logistics expenses that would otherwise be...
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Ndindi Nyoro backs Nairobi traders protesting Sh3.2m KRA cargo benchmark
Nyoro spoke on Friday, August 28, 2026, after his People’s Tour at Kamwangi in Gatundu North Constituency, Kiambu County. In a statement shared on his official X account, he criticised the decision to increase...
Nairobi
Nairobi CBD shops shut as traders prepare protests over KRA customs benchmark
While some businesses in the CBD remained closed, trading continued normally in other parts of Nairobi. Eastleigh was largely calm by mid-morning, with shops open and business going on as usual.
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KRA develops first Kenya Sign Language glossary for tax terms
The glossary will standardise signs for 284 technical terms and is expected to improve tax literacy while reducing miscommunication and misinterpretation of specialised tax information
Business
KRA customs revenue hits record Sh92.53 billion in July
The authority attributed the growth to increased contributions from various import categories, alongside efforts to improve compliance and facilitate the movement of cargo through the country’s ports and border...