KRA rolls out body cameras for customs officers
Kenya is among the first African countries to deploy body-worn cameras for customs officers..
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched 350 body-worn cameras for customs officers nationwide, a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability at Kenya's border entry points.
- The initiative, costing Sh127 million and supported by the World Bank, aims to improve oversight in customs operations.
- Key figures involved include KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga and Aviation Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika.
- These cameras feature GPS tracking, live streaming capabilities, and 60GB storage, with all footage transmitted to a central command centre for monitoring.
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KRA rolls out body cameras for customs officers - March 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched 350 body-worn cameras for customs officers nationwide, a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability at Kenya's border entry points. KRA is set to equip its Customs and Border Control officers with body-worn cameras to enhance transparency and combat fraud during inspections. The High Court has declined to halt the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) new instant traffic fine system, despite a petition challenging its constitutionality. Separately, the High Court has ruled against suspending the implementation of the Infrastructure Fund Act, a law recently signed by President William Ruto, despite two constitutional petitions challenging the legality of the act.
