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    KRA urges passengers entering JKIA to declare their mobile devices


    Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged
    passengers who will be entering the country through Jomo Kenyatta International
    Airport (JKIA) to be ready to declare their mobile devices

    In a statement on Tuesday, the tax authority announced that starting January 1, 2025, all importers and assemblers must submit detailed import entries—including exact model descriptions, quantities, and IMEI numbers of mobile devices—through KRA’s Customs portal.

    Compliance with local regulations will also
    require obtaining permits from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).

    “KRA is mandated to collect revenue on behalf of
    the Government of Kenya and administers various tax laws, including the East
    African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA, 2004),” KRA stated, highlighting
    that mobile devices are classified as restricted imports under EACCMA, thus
    necessitating CA regulatory permits.

    KRA urged all importers and sector stakeholders
    to familiarize themselves with these regulations to ensure a smooth importation
    process and avoid potential non-compliance issues.

    The Kenyan DAILY POST

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