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Kariuki was arrested while transporting the goods on 14th March 2021 at Mlolongo along Nairobi-Mlolongo road. The Court ordered for the release of motor vehicle used to transport the goods but ordered that the exhibits (Azam Energy drink) be destroyed by KRA. (Credit: iStockPhoto)

Trader Fined Ksh80, 000 for Possession of Fake Excise Stamps

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If the excise duty is reinstated, betting firms in Kenya are likely to report lower revenues. The government has maintained its stance on mitigating negative societal effects of sports betting through taxation and enhanced regulation.[Photo: YogoNet]

Return of 20% Betting Tax Spells Doom for Big Players

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KRA investigations and enforcement officers verify excise duty stamps affixed to liquor in one of the shops in Nairobi on Saturday 1st May 2021. Illicit liquor worth KShs.1.4 million with an estimated tax value of KShs.657,343 were seized during the crackdowns.

Liquor Store Crackdowns: KRA Seizes Counterfeit Alcohol Worth Ksh1.4 Million

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Brookhouse Loses Ksh140M Tax Battle With KRA

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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) headquarters at Times Tower.In arriving at its finding, the Tribunal held that Mastermind Tobacco (K) Limited failed to discharge its burden of proof that it actually exported the cigarette consignment in question.

KRA to Collect Ksh517 Million from Mastermind Tobacco

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A Nairobi market trader counts money after a day’s sales. officials of the Kitengela Bar Owners Association sued the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over implementation of the minimum tax.

KRA Barred from Collecting Minimum Tax as Businesses Protest

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers have intercepted suspected 6,000 litres of ethanol that had been smuggled into the country. The ethanol, packed in 25 drums, were concealed inside a lorry transporting 50 bags of maize each weighing 90Kg along Thika Road. The interception happened on Thursday 15th April at Juja within Kiambu County. The goods have an estimated tax value of Kshs. 2,224,875. The interception happened after KRA officers received information that Directorate of Criminal Investigations Officers (DCIO) based in Kayole had seized a Mitsubishi FH lorry with 25 drums 250 litres of a colourless liquid suspected to be ethanol. Customs Officers rushed to the scene and with assistance of DCIO conducted a full verification of the goods to confirm the description and quantities conveyed by the above truck. The verification confirmed the colourless liquid to be ethanol. The driver of the lorry, Charles Kanyuga Gitonga, was arrested and will be arraigned in court. Being in possession of uncustomed goods is a violation of law under section 200 (d)(iii) as read with section 210 (c) of The East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), 2004. Conveying uncustomed goods is also a crime under section 199(b)(iii) of the same law- EACCMA, 2004. Punishment upon conviction on the two offences is imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to a fine equal to fifty percent of the dutiable value of the goods involved and a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and the vehicle and goods in respect of which such offence has been committed shall be liable to forfeiture in the case of the vehicle owner is charged respectively. KRA, in collaboration with other government agencies, continues to be vigilant at all ports of entry to curb trade of illicit goods and other transnational economic crimes. Taxpayers are encouraged to pay their taxes and remain compliant with tax laws in order to avoid punitive enforcement measures including prosecution. KRA is building taxpayers trust through facilitation to compliance and endeavours to make taxpaying experience better through provision of a courteous and professional service.

KRA Intercepts 6000 Litres of Ethanol Worth Ksh2.2 Million Tax

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KRA's Times Tower Headquarters. The ADR mechanism which was implemented by KRA in 2015 has seen significant growth in terms of the number of cases resolved and the revenue unlocked.

KRA Collects Ksh21B from Alternative Disputes Resolution

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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Headquarters at Times Tower, Nairobi. According to the taxman, introduction of new digital channels such as the M-Service app is meant to enhance taxpayers' experience. (Photo: Twitter)

Beat Deadline by Filing Tax Returns on New KRA M-Service App...

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KRA Seizes Over 25,000 Fake Excise Stamps at Nairobi Water Plant

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