Used personal items are exempted from custom duty, KRA clarifies
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This govt should be voted out in 2027!!! We're now tired!!!
Next time we shall come to the country with Underwear, bikinis, vests, slippers/patipati na passport na visa mkononi? Sasa hapo, ushuru utakuwa wa oxygen and mshuto/mashuzi, wajinga hawa.
Wanakera wanaudhi..
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Actually they harass Kenyans more than any other category of arrivals at the airport, because they believe that all Kenyans import concealed items for trade purposes. Infact if your baggage exceeds 25 Kg your are guaranteed to go through this process.
Thank you Alfred Mutua.. hapo leo umesema ukweli
Those orders came from him and his boss. KRA officials don't do things with impunity unless they know they have the backing of the big bosses. Even you, you can't go bullying others who are more economically powerful than you with impunity unless you have the protection of your big boss or higher power. When the plan goes south, they'll come out and pretend they didn't know anything while shifting blame away from them. It's typical of those in power
They ONLY harass Kenyan returnees from diaspora.
Going to visit back home is no longer a joy. I get anxiety at the thought of dealing with custom agents.
The opposite when travelling back to USA, they are so pleasant and actually say, ‘welcome back home’ as they stamp your passport.
Kenya = man eat man society.
I’m visiting family soon and I’m scared to visit ngl…
Corruption at that airport is the root of all of it. KRa harass travelers to bargain for a lower corruption low charges in cash indoors. Cameras should be mounted all over even in bathroom doors to curb this behavior.
True but the corruption tax is collected for the airport bosses just like in uzushi kwa wote. Camera will never be installed there!
Funny thing is why should visitors come to Kenya where they are being taxed and Tz, UG Rwanda and many African countries are free? This is how tourism market is finished in Kenya LoL
I'm mzungu that takes vacation 1-2 times a year to Africa. I used to go to tanzania for 4-5 years but last 5 years been taking vacation in Kenya .
Definitely looking at going back to tanzania on vacation, if Kenya government is going to make it more difficult to come on vacation..
I would think with the economic struggles at moment you would want to make it easier for tourists to come and spend money within the country..
I usually spend 1-2 million Kenyan shilling every time I come on vacation. If Kenya government don't want this, I'm sure tanzania or maybe Uganda would like my money..
@@notfamouschristopher am a Kenyan I support you 100% am in Europe the government here value and respect human life more than my own government
infact they should all have their name tags and uniforms at all times to show they are working there
I wonder kwani Jomo Kenyatta airport hakunanga managers, supervisors, on the ground ju all we see ni police na watu wa kra na they ask for money forcefully they once refused with my suitcase one time, that is an international airport na hizo drama zinafaa ziishe
It's Intentional. Those orders came from their bosses. KRA officials don't do things with impunity unless they know they have the backing of the big bosses. Even you, you can't go bullying others who are more economically powerful than you with impunity unless you have the protection of your big boss or higher authority. When the plan goes south, they always come out and pretend they didn't know anything while shifting blame away from them. It's typical of those in power.
Why would I even wana come back home..Never it’s no longer home…
Land of the free 🇺🇸🇺🇸 forever
KRA wamejazana hapo waizi watupu sisi tuteseke nyinyi muje muchukue kitu ambacho hamukukitolea jasho. matumbo makubwa tu kazi yenu kudhulumu watu tu natax zenu zisizo isha.Nawala hamufanyi maendeleo yeyote. ujinga tu😏😏.
acheni upuzi. This is the height of it
Borako Alfred mutua ame clarify..NO TAX ON USED THINGS
You really need to read the 48 laws of Power. Those orders came from their bosses and it will happen again. KRA officials don't do things with impunity unless they know they have the backing of the big bosses. They hold meeting are are told 'go do this'. Even you, you can't go bullying others who are more economically powerful than you with impunity unless you have the protection of a higher authority. When the plan goes south, they always come out and pretend they didn't know anything while shifting blame away from them. It's typical of those in power.
Kra you're bringing shame to our beloved country,putting it into ruin instead of building it..;Hon Alfred put ths embarassment come to an end bcoz instead of our economy to rise will go down drastically..are we building or worsen our country & why all ths now;something somewhere must be handled in an apropriate manner
Need to pull out my investments the way things are going ,not gonna build where they just wanna steal from me.looking closely and then I'm out .
I will believe it when I SEE it or as we say in NYC... SHOW ME IN WRITING! I feel so bad and embarrassed about this because I was talking Kenya up to my skeptic African American friends even planning a huge family trip to the Coast cash to spend in tote! As we say here Fugedabout it! It is now not gonna happen!
I’m even embarrassed to talk bout Kenya now. I can’t in my right mind gather the thought of telling my American friends to go visit Kenya … even I don’t want to go back visit. It’s a sad state.
This is the end of people coming to Kenya , I believe its unwise move and I believe the government is destroying the tourist sector . Travellers are not stupid .Tanzania is growing so is Uganda ,Kongo and others , in Europe they don't do such things 😂 people , please Government 🙏 you're destroying your tourist sector 😢 .
Idiot Who told you 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Europe they are even more fire of Dem all on these🤣🤣🤣🤣
Jaribu kuvuka huko na kachupa tu ka manukato
kaka
Utajua hujui
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@@kukuzambawazambanga they only do that because of terrorism issues and only if you have lotions or oils bottle in your hand luggage but if it goes into your suitcase Noone bothers you.And yes Tanzania will.emd up taking all the tourism and surpass Kenya.
I'm mzungu who used to go tanzania but started taking vacation in Kenya 1-2 times a year..
looks like I might be going back to tanzania for vacation if the Kenyan government don't want my money spent in Kenya..
Why make it more difficult to come to a country with more drama and issues. Especially when I would think you want more tourists to come spend money and help out the economy..
Crazy when governments don't think out the solutions and make quick decisions without understanding the bigger economic impact.. scaring away tourists is only going to make it more difficult for Kenyans and create more struggles for economy..
If you transit to go other country do they also charge
Everything is being taxed Even id sai ni 1000 Ruto is the devil
This is now too much in kenya,they already loose the Tourist with online Visa ,how can old people Apply visa online and now with this new Tax rules ,no wonder 80% of Tourist all travel to Zanzibar ,i dont know how Kenya leaders think about Kenya.shame on you
Awful visa process on line for sure....
Nonsense that is embarrassment..checking passengers bags and some even.ending up missing flight,,,ufisi utamaliza kenya
We will leave Kenya,,, they
Tax their kids. NKT
We are already arrased.Almost taxing the air we breath in kenya.thieves on onother level
It should be stopped this is harassment tooo much evething money what's the prob this not the way to collect tax.......Kenya is going extremely backwards and it will go where the money going and y disturbing the passenger
The Nairobi Airport customs is known to be very corrupt, especially towards tourists. I was compelled to pay approximately $400 in fabricated tax fees for personal, used computer monitors.
Reflecting on the situation, I wish I had recorded the customs agent explaining the taxes, obtained a printed copy of their report, and recorded myself signing the document. Alternatively, leaving the monitors at the airport with a photo of the agent next to them might have been a better course of action.
By paying, you effectively admit guilt, and there is little chance of getting your money back. Unfortunately, there is no legal system to provide assistance in such cases.
They should stop this nonsense, hata dols za watoto munachukua tamaa, itaua nyinyi..
Kumbafu sana KRA!!! NKT
I’m not paying this country anything. I’m not even a citizen I just wanna visit my family. Not deal with this bs.
Dr.Alfred mutua is right we harass tourists and then we need the tourists to be back ?its a big shame what is happening in Kenya. Small things found in your luggage you have to pay hongo why?
Let the tourists and investors stay away u til they fix the problem , pathetic .I was planning to visit but now canceling the trip,. Next year probably go visit zanzibar instead .Tanzania will far surpas Kenya.if it continues the way it is.Already since Covid and Tanzania bot shutting down, they made it big as tourist went there for safe haven and now kenya shooting its one foot again by harassing people coming into the country.Ok ,let's see how this benefits the country.
Every person will take turkish airways toronto to turkey?to somalia no more airport jomo kenyata
so who decides which items are used or new? these jokes will sink us a lot further! just another kiosk to "eat." KRA is beneath contempt
The government of 🇰🇪 is dreaming to pay the debts of kenya $78 billion by texing people's personal use items
Taxing Kenyans and tourists to fund their overseas junkets. Hii ni serikali ya majambazi.
Tourists will never wish to come here rather than will opt to go to Tanzania….
This is craaaazzzzy, taxing on personal items
Wait 2027
We need to vote these thugs out.
Custom 🇰🇪 u get even harassed even on departure. I bought bone necklace @ masai market. Airport i was told ni ivory. People of the markets now u know who is killing your business.
Kenya is heading on sin/scene, mostly sin😠😠😠😠😠, what an attempt, this is understandable, en wat r u insinuating or exercising
Hapa na ruto kilaleshwa buda yako, kimini la weshwa
Whoa! This is disgraceful. I love traveling to Kenya. I spend a month.w This is absolute B.S. The greed is appalling. This is taking this extortion thing to a new low. For Kenyans, traveling back to Kenya, I feel for them. If a family member needs a laptop for business, school, etc...you have to purchase it, then when you get to Kenya pay tax....the $500 limit is ridiculous... they should be zero tax on personal items and for gift $1500 -$2000. I'm taking a 15-hour flight to be harassed and extorted... no, thank you! There are other Afrakan countries to travel to, the Caribbean, etc. I usually walk with 2 phones, one US line, I use "Whatsapp on," and I get a Kenyan sim for the spare to call friends and contact business, etc. while in Kenya... now I can't walk with an extra phone. 😒 Most business professionals travel with 2 phones, one personal and one for business. Shame on "KRA".
Caribbean isnt in Africa....but used items are exempted. So you can use your both phones.
Wajiharibia wenyewe hata mgeni.ataogopa Kenya saii Na Huu upuzi
So people should go empty hands because of corruption 😢😢
flipflopping KRA are sending the wrong signals. It is pathetic
Kenya is in real problems. What on earth is happening with this gova?
Mopunda hamushibi ndio hiyo nchi yazidi kudidimia
The damage is already done...
This country has corrupt
Tano Tena Gulf
Alaah
This is too much
What are they doing with those phones, corruption, even tourists
This is not only in kenya its routine globally
You can't cross any custom globally without them putting your personal small things in the bin 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣plus funny questions
Like why are you carrying an aftershave with you
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Mad mad world
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Not true.they do so if you have lotions and the likes in hand luggage only.I travel 2 to 3 times a year for the past 17 years and never been harassed anywhere ans just twice forgot my lotions in my hand luggage and ended up in the bin that's about it,the only other place harassed was kenya for no reason, teying to get bribe out of me.Pathetic.
We towa ujinga.... Kra ni watu wapuzi sana ni ukora tu...ndio wanajua.
which global sir, are you a frequent flyer or you just opening your boucal cavity??? if you travel to a place lk france, US they only check for illegal items or chakula mbich like uncooked sausage, live birds (which if you have animal permit) youll still make it thru. ive never seen a tax collecting agency do this desparate attempt KRA is doing. hii ni ujinga ya hali ya juu
Not true. I travel back and forth once a year or every 18months and take loads of braids and hair products back with me to. No one has ever questioned why I have travelled back with a suitcase full of braids and hair productions. Never. and I have never been taxed. The only times I have been directed to the customs lane is to check whether I have got any contrabands (not drugs). In addition, the customs officers are civll and handle my personal items with respect. Oh and they wear gloves both for their own personal protection. So, I don't know what countries you have travelled to but just so you know it is not the norm where some of us come from.