The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has recently issued a statement to clarify its stance on taxing travelers and tourists who bring goods into the country exceeding the duty-free limit.

In a press conference held on Wednesday, KRA Acting Deputy Commissioner for Policy & International Affairs, David Ontweka, addressed the public regarding the new tax regulations. He emphasized that the tax authority will now be imposing taxes on goods purchased by travelers that exceed the value of USD 500.

Ontweka stated, “KRA will not tax everything you are coming with; we only tax goods you purchase, which are valued at USD 500 or more and are more than one in quantity.”

The KRA’s move aims to bolster revenue collection from travelers transporting goods exceeding the USD 500 threshold. Travelers who do not declare their goods or fail to pay the required duty may face legal consequences, including arrest, prosecution, fines, or potential forfeiture of their goods to the state.

This development marks a significant change in the taxation regulations for travelers, emphasizing the need for travelers to accurately declare their purchases and fulfill their tax obligations to avoid legal complications. The KRA’s new approach to taxing travelers’ goods exceeding the specified limit is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing revenue collection and ensuring compliance with tax laws in the country.

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