Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Customs and Border Control Department collected Sh 90.053 billion in September, exceeding its target by Sh965 million, the authority said.
The collection was 1.1% above the target of Sh 89.088 billion and represented a 5.8% increase from the Sh 85.146 billion collected in September 2025.
Non-oil revenue collections rose to Sh 57.199 billion, surpassing the target of Sh 55.422 billion by Sh 1.778 billion, KRA said.
The growth was supported by a 25.6% increase in the overall value of imports, while bulk cargo volumes rose 49.2%.
The increase in bulk cargo was driven mainly by imports of fertilisers, iron and steel, palm oil and its fractions, and rice, among other commodities.
Imports of motor vehicles increased by 8.1%, while containerised cargo handled by the authority, measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), rose by 8.2%.
KRA attributed the performance to stronger customs administration and measures aimed at facilitating legitimate trade while protecting government revenue.
The authority said it was strengthening compliance through technology-driven customs processes and increased enforcement against illicit trade and revenue leakages.
Reforms include the introduction of Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) and greater use of data to improve cargo risk management, speed up the processing of customs declarations and identify high-risk consignments.
The authority said the measures were intended to improve operational efficiency, transparency and predictability for traders.
The September results support the government’s efforts to mobilise revenue to fund development priorities, sustain economic growth and strengthen public finances.
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