The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has successfully thwarted tax evasion schemes, averting a potential loss of over Ksh19 million through two multi-agency operations. These crackdowns, conducted in Kirinyaga and Uasin Gishu counties, targeted contraband and illicit manufacturing.

• Over Ksh19 million in potential tax revenue was saved by KRA.
• Operations involved the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the National Police Service (NPS).
• Seizures included contraband cigarettes worth Ksh29,254,000 in Kirinyaga and an illegal alcohol facility in Eldoret with goods valued at Ksh17,038,450.
• A suspect has been apprehended in connection with the Eldoret operation.