KRA recovers KSh 123 m lost in irregular rice import clearance

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has recovered Ksh123 million that was at risk following the irregular clearance of rice imports at a Container Freight Station (CFS) in Mombasa. According to the Authority, the anomaly was detected during routine audits covering 161 containers of rice cleared between August 1 and August 23, 2025. KRA said swift intervention ensured that the full amount at risk was recovered, preventing a significant loss to government revenue.