KRA, Joho family trade blame over freight stations’ closure

The dispute between Governor Hassan Ali Joho’s family and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has escalated. The disagreement over closure of two Container Freight Stations (CFS) owned by his relatives in Mombasa saw KRA and KFS trade new accusations yesterday. KRA and CFS accused each other of withholding uncontested cargo at the stations. KRA claimed CFS has refused to allow importers and clearing agents to release uncontested cargo, but CFS claimed KRA has not removed its seals on containers and gates to allow such removals.

“We have today received information to the effect that CFS operators have neglected to facilitate release of cargo to owners. Information available indicates that, besides failing to avail staff who could facilitate release, the CFS exit gates have been barricaded to prevent access.