KRA blocks Ksh.123M tax fraud in irregular rice import deal

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has thwarted an attempt to defraud the government of Kshs.123 million in taxes through the irregular clearance of 161 containers of rice at a Container Freight Station in Mombasa.

According to a statement issued on Friday, the irregular clearance took place between August 1 and August 23, 2025, but was uncovered during routine audit checks.

KRA said it has since recovered the full amount of revenue that was at risk of loss, adding that it has launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

The taxman noted that it is working with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and other law enforcement agencies to identify and take action against all individuals implicated in the fraudulent scheme, including its own staff.

“KRA remains steadfast in its commitment to eradicating corruption within its operations,” the statement read, adding that anyone found culpable, whether staff members or external parties, will face the full rigour of the law,” read the statement.