Beginning January 1, 2025, travelers to Kenya must declare their mobile devices' IMEI numbers.

Starting January 1, 2025, travelers to Kenya must declare their mobile devices' International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers upon entry, as mandated by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). This requirement aims to improve tax compliance and includes obligations for importers, assemblers, and manufacturers to register IMEI numbers on the KRA Customs portal. Mobile network operators will disconnect devices lacking registered IMEI numbers.

November 05, 2024
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