KRA Comes Clean On Seizing Wedding Dress At JKIA Over Tax
The Taxman while noted that the good was above the limit of Ksh. 75,425 allowed for duty-free items
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has come out to clarify reports that its officers confiscated a wedding dress belonging to a Kenyan lady who had jetted into the country with her foreign lover for their wedding.
According to reports, the couple was forced to leave behind the dress with KRA officers at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after being unable to pay the tax required.
The Taxman while issuing its side of the story noted that the good was above the limit of Ksh. 75,425 allowed for duty-free items as it added that they are not in any way intending to frustrate visitors and will utilize the feedback to improve their services
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“The wedding dress in question was valued at $2000, which exceeded the allowable limit of $500 for duty-free items. According to the relevant customs laws, it was indeed subject to duty.”
“KRA in no way intends to frustrate Kenyans and visitors. We take note of the feedback that we’ve received, and will use it to improve your experience. We shall also run various capacity building programs to bridge the knowledge gap.”
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