KRA stops Sh123mn tax fraud involving rice containers
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 5 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has blocked an attempt to defraud the government of Sh123 million in taxes through irregular Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has successfully thwarted a Sh123 million tax fraud attempt involving 161 containers of rice at a Mombasa Container Freight Station (CFS). The fraud, which occurred between August 1 and 23, 2025, was detected during routine audit checks, leading to the full recovery of the at-risk amount.
- Most important fact or figure from the article: KRA blocked a Sh123 million tax fraud.
- Key person or organization involved: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
- Notable detail that adds context: The fraud involved irregular clearance of 161 containers of rice at a Mombasa CFS, and a comprehensive investigation is underway to identify all culpable individuals, including staff.
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Kenyan Authorities Take Action on Corruption, Fraud, and a Pension Dispute - September 2025
The Supreme Court of Kenya dismissed Standard Chartered Bank Kenya’s final appeal in a longstanding pension dispute, upholding a ruling that mandates the bank to refund billions in pension surpluses and recalculate benefits for 629 former employees. The court dismissed the bank's bid to halt a Court of Appeal ruling ordering the payment. In a separate case, former Migori Governor Okoth Obado is set to have corruption charges withdrawn after agreeing to forfeit assets valued at KSh 235 million in a plea deal concerning the alleged misappropriation of KSh 73.4 million. Additionally, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) successfully thwarted a Sh123 million tax fraud attempt involving 161 containers of rice at a Mombasa Container Freight Station. Amidst this, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) is intensifying efforts to remove unqualified individuals from accounting positions, following revelations of widespread fake certificates in the civil service.
