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May 31, 2026
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KRA to procure 72 scanners to boost cargo inspection and tax compliance

KRA to procure 72 scanners to boost cargo inspection and tax compliance

The new scanners will complement KRA's existing network of 33 serviceable scanners deployed at border stations, airports and ports. The current fleet includes fixed and railway scanners, drive-through scanners, mobile and palletized units, as well as baggage scanners. Kenya break..

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to significantly boost cargo inspection and tax compliance by procuring an additional 72 cargo scanners.

  • The new scanners will increase KRA's current fleet of 33 serviceable units, enhancing efficiency at major entry and exit points like the Port of Mombasa.
  • This move is part of a broader modernization program to combat smuggling and tax evasion, with scanners now inspecting an average of 10 containers per hour, a drastic improvement from manual checks.
  • The KRA aims to improve trade facilitation and revenue collection by integrating these new scanners, which will feature AI capabilities, into its existing systems.

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