Kenya: KRA Defends Export Declaration Requirement Amid Cargo Clearance Concerns

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has moved to clarify new cargo clearance rules after a number of Kenyans, particularly motor vehicle dealers, raised concerns over recent import requirements.

In a statement issued on September 7, KRA acknowledged concerns raised by the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA), clearing agents, and vehicle dealers regarding the way goods are being cleared at the border.

The taxman explained that the requirement to file an export…