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October 8, 2025
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KRA collects record Sh85.2bn in customs taxes in September

KRA collects record Sh85.2bn in customs taxes in September

  NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7 - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected a record Sh85.2 billion in customs revenue in September, buoyed by higher Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected a record Sh85.2 billion in customs revenue in September, driven by higher petroleum and trade taxes. This marks a significant achievement for the agency, surpassing previous records and exceeding its target for the month.

  • The KRA’s collection of Sh85.2 billion surpassed the previous record of Sh82.6 billion and a target of Sh81.34 billion, achieving a 104.7 percent performance rate.
  • The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) attributed this success to reforms, including the establishment of a central release operations office that minimizes human contact and improves cargo release times.
  • For the 2025/26 fiscal year, the KRA aims to collect Sh2.754 trillion, leveraging technology to boost compliance and meet its ambitious revenue targets.

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