KRA Customs Revenue Hits KES 90.05 Billion in September, Exceeding Target by KES 965 Million
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs and Border Control Department collected KES 90.053 billion in September 2026, exceeding its Treasury target by KES 965 million and sustaining its strong revenue performance in the 2026/2027 Financial Year.
The collection surpassed the target of KES 89.088 billion, translating to a performance rate of 101.1 per cent. It also represented a 5.8 per cent growth compared to the KES 85.146 billion collected in September 2025.
The performance was underpinned by strong growth in non-oil revenue collections, which reached KES 57.199 billion against a target of KES 55.422 billion, exceeding the target by KES 1.778 billion.
The growth in non-oil revenue was driven by a 25.6 per cent increase in the overall value of imports, with bulk cargo growing by 49.2 per cent. The increase in bulk cargo was mainly attributed to imports of fertilisers, iron and steel, palm oil and its fractions, and rice, among other commodities.
The number of imported Motor Vehicles and Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handled for containerised cargo also increased by 8.1 per cent and 8.2 per cent, respectively.
The results underscore the role of effective Customs administration in facilitating legitimate trade while safeguarding government revenue. KRA continues to strengthen compliance through technology-driven customs processes and enhanced enforcement against illicit trade and revenue leakage.
The Authority is also implementing reforms to make Customs operations more efficient, transparent, and predictable for traders. These include the introduction of Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) and the increased use of data to strengthen cargo risk management, improve the processing of customs declarations and enhance the identification of high-risk consignments.
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 Authority will continue to pursue reforms that improve compliance, enhance operational efficiency and create a fair and predictable trading environment for businesses.
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