The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has surpassed its customs revenue target for the 2025/26 financial year, collecting Ksh988.8 billion against a target of Ksh980.794 billion.
In an official statement released on Wednesday, July 29, the tax agency confirmed that its Customs Department outperformed projections, posting a performance rate of 100.8%.
“Customs Revenue surpassed its target by recording a performance rate of 100.8% with a collection of Ksh988.780 billion against a target of Ksh980.794 billion,” the statement read.
What Drove the Performance
KRA attributed the record collection to a combination of operational improvements. These included compliance initiatives, expanded cargo volumes, technology integration, refined risk management systems, and stronger stakeholder engagement.
“The FY 2025/26 achievement was driven by enhanced compliance initiatives, increased cargo volumes, technology-driven processes, improved risk management, and stronger collaboration with stakeholders,” the statement added.
Oil and Non-Oil Revenue Streams
Solid gains across both energy and non-energy sectors anchored the overall performance. Oil revenue contributed Ksh370.383 billion, while non-oil revenue brought in Ksh618.397 billion.
“Customs revenue collection is attributed to the good performance of oil and non-oil revenue streams, which collected Ksh370.383 billion and Ksh618.397 billion, respectively,” the statement further read.
Technology Rollouts Behind the Numbers
Key technology initiatives played a major role in driving the results. The eCustoms Mobile Application lowered compliance costs and eased cross-border transactions for traders.
The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program continued to support compliant trade, while upgrades to the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) boosted overall system efficiency.
To streamline international trade operations further, the Customs Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The agreement will establish a real-time framework for exchanging pre-arrival information between the two countries.
