Why illegal trade at Isebania border is thriving despite constant surveillance

Busy Isebania border town in Kuria west sub-County. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

For a very long time, illegal trade at the Isebania border has been a menace and a threat to the economy as smugglers continue to device new ways to sneak goods into the country.

The trade has continued to thrive despite the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) imposing high fines and increasing surveillance at the border.