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January 16, 2026
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KRA seizes 9.3 million contraband cigarettes worth Ksh.281M at Mombasa port

KRA seizes 9.3 million contraband cigarettes worth Ksh.281M at Mombasa port

KRA noted that the total taxes payable on the intercepted consignment amount to Ksh.83.39 million, comprising Ksh.38.42 million in excise duty and Ksh.44.98 million in value added tax (VAT)......

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has seized over 9.3 million contraband cigarette sticks valued at approximately Ksh.281.1 million at the Port of Mombasa, preventing their illegal import.

  • The consignment, consisting of 9,370,000 cigarette sticks, was concealed in a 40-foot container.
  • The operation was initiated after intelligence-led investigations by KRA, involving a multi-agency verification team including KRA, Port Police, and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).
  • Total taxes bypassed on the intercepted goods amounted to Ksh.83.39 million, which included Ksh.38.42 million in excise duty and Ksh.44.98 million in Value Added Tax (VAT).

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