The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

C
Originally published by Capital News
📰 Read Full Article
top
September 22, 2026
1h ago

Smartphone customs fraud: KRA finds 55,607 phones against 3,000 declared at Eldoret Airport

Smartphone customs fraud: KRA finds 55,607 phones against 3,000 declared at Eldoret Airport

The discrepancy exposed a potential Sh50.4 million revenue loss to the Government, according to KRA...

✨ Key Highlights

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has uncovered a significant customs fraud involving smartphones at Eldoret International Airport. A consignment declared to contain 3,000 phones was found to actually hold 55,607 smartphones, plus 309 undeclared high-end devices.

  • Potential revenue loss estimated at Sh50.4 million.
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), acting on intelligence, intercepted the shipment.
  • Undeclared premium models included Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Capital News

📰 Read Full Article
The Online Kenyan Android App

Kenya's news, briefed daily

Daily Briefs with audio, your topics, and breaking stories.

Get the Kenyan News appFree Android app on Google Play

Related News

Rising aviation costs, high levies squeeze African airlines' profits
New
1h ago

Rising aviation costs, high levies squeeze African airlines' profits

African airlines are facing significant profit squeezes due to escalating costs from high taxes, passenger charges, and regulatory levies. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warns that governments are increasingly treating aviation as a revenue source, hindering economic growth.

T
The Standard Business
📰 Read Full Story
Karata za Charles Njonjo | Mikoba Ya Demokrasia
Video

Karata za Charles Njonjo | Mikoba Ya Demokrasia

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
20h ago
KRA Issues Licence Notice to Importers, Warehouse Operators
top1d ago

KRA Issues Licence Notice to Importers, Warehouse Operators

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced an October 31, 2026, deadline for businesses involved in customs operations to renew their licenses for 2027.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Range Rovers, BMWs Among Luxury Cars Set for KRA Auction
top1d ago

Range Rovers, BMWs Among Luxury Cars Set for KRA Auction

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to auction a substantial number of luxury vehicles and other overstayed goods in Mombasa due to unpaid customs duties.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
The Online Kenyan Android App

Take Kenya's news with you

Breaking stories, daily briefs, and the topics you follow - on your phone, free.

Get the Kenyan News appFree Android app on Google Play