KRA Seizes 52 Phones and Three Drones at JKIA

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) intercepted 52 refurbished mobile phones and three drones at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) during a customs operation. The discovery happened when customs officers flagged two backpacks carried by an airport cleaner during passenger clearance.

KRA warned travelers that importing drones into Kenya is restricted and requires authorization from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). The interception occurred during the clearance of arriving passengers at the airport when customs officers noticed an airport employee, specifically a cleaner, carrying two black backpacks as she exited the terminal.

The cleaner attempted to flee when she noticed the officers, prompting them to stop her for questioning. KRA said the discovery was made after the cleaner attempted to flee when she noticed the officers, prompting them to stop her for questioning.