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October 1, 2026
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KRA intercepts 40 smartphones worth Sh8.2m at JKIA

KRA intercepts 40 smartphones worth Sh8.2m at JKIA

KRA intercepts at least 40 smartphones worth Sh8.2 million at JKIA from passenger arriving from Dubai; devices were hidden in separate luggage...

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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) customs officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) intercepted 40 smartphones valued at approximately Sh8.2 million. The devices were discovered concealed in a passenger's luggage during a routine screening.

  • The intercepted smartphones included iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models.
  • The passenger, arriving from Dubai, had not declared the valuable electronics to Customs.
  • This interception is part of KRA's intensified efforts to detect undeclared and under-declared goods at the country's points of entry.

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