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KRA prosecutions in November 2026 demonstrate active enforcement of excise duties against both internal actors and unlicensed possessors of restricted goods. Cases involving a KRA security guard and unlicensed ethanol possession highlight compliance risks under EACCMA 2004 and the Excise Duty Act Cap 472.
The Kenya Revenue Authority has launched two high-profile criminal prosecutions involving KES 130 million in alleged income tax evasion and counterfeit excise stamps on alcoholic beverages, intensifying its enforcement efforts against tax evasion and illicit trade.
KRA has launched a targeted compliance support initiative in Eastleigh, Nairobi, to address gaps in eTIMS adoption among cash-based traders. The initiative deploys multilingual officers, establishes physical service desks, and rolls out an on-ground programme to make tax compliance more accessible.
KRA has defended its cargo clearance requirements under Section 23B, amidst litigation over motor vehicle valuation and industry pushback on export declarations.
As of 31 August 2026, KRA has fully integrated eTIMS with IFMIS, requiring government suppliers to generate valid eTIMS invoices before submitting payment claims. Automated validation ensures invoice details match KRA records, blocking non-compliant invoices from payment processing.
