KRA Collects Ksh90 Billion in Customs Revenue, Beats September Target by Ksh965 Million

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Ksh90.053 billion in customs revenue in September 2026, exceeding its target by Ksh965 million.

The collection exceeded the Treasury’s target of KSh89.088 billion by KSh965 million, representing a performance rate of 101.1%, according to a KRA press release issued on Monday, October 12.

KRA’s September collection also marked a 5.8% increase from the KSh85.146 billion collected in the same month in 2025. The authority attributed the growth to strong non-oil revenue, which reached KSh57.199 billion against a target of KSh55.422 billion.

Non-oil revenue exceeded its target by KSh1.778 billion, supported by an increase in import values. The overall value of imports grew by 25.6% during the period, while bulk cargo imports rose by 49.2%.

KRA attributed the increase in bulk cargo imports to higher imports of fertilisers, iron and steel, palm oil and its fractions, rice and other commodities.

KRA Reports Increase in Vehicle and Container Imports

The authority also recorded an increase in imported motor vehicles and containerised cargo handled during the month. The number of imported motor vehicles rose by 8.1%, while containerised cargo, measured in Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), increased by 8.2%.

These increases formed part of the broader growth in imports that supported customs revenue performance during the month.

KRA said it was strengthening compliance through technology-driven customs processes and increased enforcement against illicit trade and revenue leakage.

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The authority is also implementing reforms to make customs operations more efficient, transparent and predictable for traders.

The measures include introducing Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) and using data more extensively to improve cargo risk management.

According to KRA, the reforms will speed up customs declaration processing and help officials identify high-risk consignments more effectively.

The authority said effective customs administration remained important in facilitating legitimate trade while protecting government revenue.

“The results underscore the role of effective Customs administration in facilitating legitimate trade while safeguarding government revenue,” KRA stated in its press release.

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Revenue Authority Targets Sustainable Growth

The September performance reflects the authority’s efforts to mobilise revenue to support government spending and economic growth.

“The September performance reinforces KRA’s commitment to mobilising revenue required to finance the Government’s development priorities, support economic growth and strengthen the country’s fiscal position,” the press release stated.

KRA also pledged to continue pursuing reforms that improve compliance, enhance operational efficiency and create a fair and predictable trading environment for businesses.

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A photo of Adan Mohammed, KRA Commissioner General, speaking at an Anti-Counterfeit Authority event during his tenure as the Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Cooperatives. PHOTO/Adan/FB