The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in collaboration with the multi-agency team has intercepted a truck carrying 54 drums of uncustomed ethanol.
The drums were carrying 250 litres each with an estimated market value of Ksh 10.9 million.
KRA, in a press release on December 15, 2022, said the ethanol also had a tax implication of Kshs6.7 million.
“The consignment was intercepted along the Kacheliba-Makutano route in West Pokot County,” read a statement by KRA Commissioner, Customs and Border Control Lillian Nyawanda.
Further, KRA said the multiagency team based in Suam Border Office was acting on a tip-off from the public when they intercepted the truck and conducted a 100% verification on the consignment.

Upon verification, the officers confirmed that the truck was ferrying drums of ethanol, 133 crates with assorted empty beer bottles and 301 empty beer crates.
After interrogation, the truck driver had initially stated that he was transporting alcoholic beverages from Uganda to Kainuk.
The consignment has since been detained by the National Police Service as investigations are ongoing.
“KRA continues to collaborate with multiagency teams to enhance vigilance at the ports of entry. This is part of KRA initiatives geared towards promoting legitimate trade, mobilizing revenue and protecting the society from the proliferation of harmful products,” noted Nyawanda in the press release.