The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs and Border Control Department recorded a historic revenue collection of Sh92.53 billion in July 2026. This figure represents the highest monthly haul ever achieved by the department, exceeding the Treasury’s target of Sh86.16 billion by Sh6.37 billion.
The July performance marked a 15.3% increase compared to the Sh80.29 billion collected in July 2025, reflecting a strong start to the 2026/27 financial year. Notably, this achievement follows the department’s previous record of Sh89.1 billion collected in June 2026.
Key Drivers of the Record Collection
- Non-oil revenue surged to Sh61.50 billion, breaking the Sh60 billion barrier for the first time in KRA’s history.
- The tax agency has intensified the use of data analytics and technology to enhance cargo risk management, speed up declaration processing, and clamp down on illicit trade and revenue leakages.
- Efforts to improve trade facilitation at the Port of Mombasa and border points have made customs operations more efficient and predictable for compliant traders.
Official Response
KRA Commissioner for Customs and Border Control, Lilian Nyawanda, attributed the record collection to strategic investments in technology, compliance enforcement, and stakeholder collaboration. She emphasized the authority’s commitment to easing trade for compliant businesses while ensuring full revenue collection.
"Our focus remains on strengthening domestic revenue mobilization to support government development programs and reduce reliance on alternative financing sources," Nyawanda stated.
Outlook
The strong performance in July signals a positive trajectory for KRA Customs as it continues to implement reforms aimed at boosting revenue collection and facilitating trade. The record figures also align with government priorities to enhance fiscal sustainability amid slower economic growth.
