KRA Warns Businesses as Tax Evasion Crackdown Intensifies

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is intensifying its tax crackdown after seizing over 55,000 undeclared smartphones at Eldoret International Airport, preventing an estimated Ksh21.5 million tax loss.

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.

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

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.

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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.