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KRA boss denies claims of harassment at airport

Kenya Revenue Authority Chairman Anthony Mwaura addresses the Press at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, on November 10, 2024. [Standard Kanyiri Wahito]

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has responded to allegations of harassment and extortion by customs officials at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, with Chairman Anthony Mwaura acknowledging complaints from Kenyans and visitors but describing the incidents as isolated.

"Although I do not want to be defensive, we need to do a little bit better. We need to handle our people better," said Mwaura.

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