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KRA seizes Sh46.7m smuggled goods on Uganda-Nairobi bus
The authority said the illicit cargo could have denied the government Sh29.177 million in taxes had it reached the market.
illicit trade
Crime
Bungoma detectives uncover suspected sugar repackaging syndicate
In a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the detectives recovered 76 bags of 50kg West Valley Sugar and nine bags of sugar that had already been repackaged in Chinese-branded sacks.
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...
Crime
Seven arrested as DCI seizes 13,200 litres of ethanol in Thika
According to the DCI, the operation targeted a premises suspected of being used as a storage and distribution point for illegal products.
Crime
Marsabit police seize about 3,600 litres of cooking oil over suspected customs violations
According to National Police Service, officers acted on credible intelligence before flagging down the vehicle and carrying out a search that led to the discovery of the cooking oil consignment.
Health and Wellness
Health Ministry warns of rise in new nicotine products as MPs review tobacco laws
Appearing before the National Assembly Health Committee, Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said Kenya has implemented key tobacco control measures, while warning that nicotine pouches, vapes and other emerging p...