The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has destroyed illicit goods worth Kshs.1 billion in Stoni Athi, Kajiado County, in partnership with the multi-agency team against illegal trade.
The items confiscated from various vendors in Nairobi and its surrounds were being sold in violation of the Excise Duty Act and other rules, resulting in a loss of about Kshs. 400 million in taxes.
Among the products destroyed were 379,760 bottles of spirits, 60 drums of raw spirit, 35,615 bottles of beer, 11,000 bottles of wine and 197,000 packets of cigarettes. Several rolls of counterfeit excise stamps were also destroyed.
The destruction exercise marked a significant milestone in the fight against illicit trade and contraband goods in the country. The exercise further underscores the government’s commitment and determination in eradicating illicit trade in the country.
KRA impounded the products during various operations carried out in collaboration with the multi-agency team. This team, established by the President in May 2018, is responsible for combating illicit trade.
It consists of various government agencies including the Office of the President, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA), NACADA and the Department of Public Health.
