Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced body-worn cameras for Customs and Border Control officers in a major step aimed at improving transparency and accountability during inspections at airports, seaports, and land border points across the country. The initiative is designed to address long-standing disputes that often arise between customs officers,…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized illicit alcohol valued at approximately Ksh 5 million and arrested four suspects, including a local businessman reportedly serving as the chair of the Kabati business community. The raid, conducted on Tuesday, targeted a bar and wines…
Content creator and self-described forex trader Raymond Omosa, better known online as Kenyan Prince, has responded after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) joined in on the online buzz surrounding his viral video flaunting large amounts of cash. Unbothered Response In a YouTube video on Monday, February 23, 2026, Kenyan Prince…
Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has defended the cooperation agreement between President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, dismissing claims that the deal amounts to a transfer of county functions to the National Government. Clarifying Constitutional Provisions In a statement issued on Friday, Kananu argued that critics are misinterpreting…
Nairobi, Kenya – The government has restated its commitment to transforming Kenya’s public service through a series of reforms aimed at improving civil servant welfare, enhancing efficiency, and empowering the youth. Speaking on the Bonga Na Gava podcast hosted by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, Principal Secretary for the State Department…
Eldoret, Kenya – Business owners in Eldoret have voiced concern over the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill currently before the Senate, warning that a proposed ban on flavours in products such as vapes and nicotine pouches could harm legitimate businesses and fuel the circulation of illicit goods. Traders Support Regulation, Oppose…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has issued an order of mandamus compelling the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to communicate clearance to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), allowing registered processors to import float glass without paying excise duty. In its ruling, the court declared that the statutory exemption under…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced the appointment of two former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirants from Malava Constituency to key diplomatic positions, fulfilling promises made during recent political engagements in the region. Simon Kangwana has been named Education Attaché at the Kenyan Mission in Uganda, while Rhyan Injendi…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued an urgent alert to the public after its official X (formerly Twitter) customer support account, @KRACare, was hacked and its handle changed to “StandsX.” In a statement released on its corporate X page, KRA warned Kenyans not to interact with any posts, messages,…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairman Ndiritu Muriithi has revealed the staggering economic power of the Mt. Kenya region, calling on local leaders to move beyond politics and fully unlock its development potential. Speaking on September 22, 2025, Muriithi disclosed that the combined GDP of 10 Mt. Kenya counties stands at…