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Originally published by Kenyanstop
February 21, 2026
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KRA Under Fire for Charging Duty on Coffee Lost to Criminals
The association further noted that transporters often face parallel claims from cargo owners seeking compensation for the lost goods...
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The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has accused the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) of levying duties and taxes on cargo stolen while under customs control, calling the practice punitive. This follows eight reported cases of stolen coffee within two months.
- The KTA highlights that transporters face demands for customs duties on missing goods from KRA, alongside compensation claims from cargo owners, leading to significant financial losses.
- The East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004, is cited by KTA as imposing automatic liability on transporters for stolen cargo, which they argue is unfair.
- The KTA recommends measures such as security escorts for high-value shipments like coffee, comprehensive cargo insurance, and revised minimum transport rates, suggesting Ksh 258,000 per container for high-value cargo on the Kampala-Mombasa corridor to reflect increased risks.
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