C
Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
January 16, 2026
3h ago
KRA seizes Sh281m contraband cigarettes at Mombasa Port
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted more than 9.3 million sticks of contraband cigarettes valued at Sh281.1 million Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has seized over 9.3 million sticks of contraband cigarettes, valued at Sh281.1 million, at the Port of Mombasa. This interception thwarted an illegal import attempt, with the cigarettes concealed in a 40-foot container.
- The seized consignment was declared as originating from Cambodia, but the cartons were labelled "Made in Sudan."
- A multi-agency team, including officers from the KRA, Port Police, and the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), conducted a 100 percent physical examination.
- Total taxes due on the goods, comprising excise duty and VAT, amounted to Sh83.4 million.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Capital Business
Advertisement
Advertisement