NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 5 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has blocked an attempt to defraud the government of Sh123 million in taxes through irregular clearance of 161 containers of rice at a Container Freight Station (CFS) in Mombasa.
KRA said the fraud occurred between August 1 and 23, 2025, but was flagged during routine audit checks, prompting immediate action that led to recovery of the full amount at risk.
“KRA has launched a comprehensive investigation into the matter and is collaborating closely with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and other relevant law enforcement agencies to identify and hold accountable all individuals involved in the fraudulent scheme including staff,” the Authority said in a statement.
The taxman added that it is committed to rooting out corruption in its operations.
“The Authority assures the public that anyone found culpable, whether staff members or external parties, will face the full rigour of the law,” KRA stated.
