KRA suspends officers in Sh100m tax evasion

An aerial view of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has suspended KPA officers linked to aiding importers to clear cargo out of port without paying taxes. (PHOTO: GIDEON MAUNDU/ STANDARD)

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has suspended officers linked to aiding importers to clear cargo out of port without paying taxes.

This follows revelation that 104 containers were unprocedurally cleared by Mombasa-based Customs staff between June and July this year. The containers are estimated to have denied the Government a tax revenue of about Sh100 million.