KRA Intercepts Illegal Goods Worth Ksh280M From Singapore
KRA revealed that the shipment was routed through Singapore before arriving in Kenya and was allegedly destined for South Sudan...
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recently intercepted a significant shipment of illegal goods at the Port of Mombasa, preventing the smuggling of contraband cigarettes into Kenya. This operation, valued at Ksh280 million, highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to combat illicit trade.
- KRA intercepted over 9.3 million sticks of contraband cigarettes with an estimated market value of Ksh281.1 million.
- The seizure involved a multi-agency verification team, including officers from KRA, Port Police, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA).
- The cigarettes were labelled "Made in Sudan" but originated from Cambodia, routed through Singapore, and were allegedly destined for South Sudan, with total taxes payable amounting to Ksh83,393,000.
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) intercepted a shipment of illegal goods, specifically contraband cigarettes valued at Ksh280 million, at the Port of Mombasa. In a separate operation, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested four former Homa Bay County officials on January 16 over alleged procurement irregularities totaling Ksh 348 million. Additionally, the National Police Service (NPS) announced that nine illegal firearms were surrendered in Tana River County as part of a voluntary disarmament exercise. This initiative is under the government’s ongoing amnesty programme aimed at restoring peace in insecure areas.
