Inside New KRA System Monitoring Real-Time Movement of All Cargo Trucks

The system allows KRA to access live updates on the location, speed, and truck condition of the cargo and driver, enabling the customs unit to monitor the movement of goods...

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a new technology to monitor transit trucks in real-time from the Port of Mombasa to border crossings, aiming to enhance security and prevent revenue loss.

The system, called Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS), uses electronic devices costing approximately Ksh300,000 per unit.
KRA, working with National Youth Service (NYS) officers for installations, is using this digital surveillance to replace manual enforcement.
This initiative aids in deterring cargo diversion and theft along the Northern Corridor.

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