The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has achieved a new milestone in customs revenue collection, recording an unprecedented KSh 85.146 billion in September 2025 — the highest amount ever collected in a single month in the Authority’s history.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday, the latest figure surpasses the previous record of KSh 82.554 billion set in January 2025.
In September alone, customs collections exceeded the monthly target of KSh 81.341 billion by KSh 3.806 billion, representing a performance rate of 104.7%. KRA also reported a year-on-year growth of 18.8% compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
The remarkable performance was attributed to strong collections from both trade and petroleum taxes. Trade taxes contributed KSh 51.737 billion against a target of KSh 50.739 billion, while petroleum taxes recorded KSh 33.408 billion against a target of KSh 30.602 billion, translating to a performance rate of 109.2%.
KRA noted that the record performance reflects the impact of recent reforms aimed at enhancing revenue collection efficiency. Among these are the establishment of modernized regional command centres, the introduction of real-time monitoring of customs operations, and the random allocation of clearance stations to prevent collusion among officers.
Additionally, the Authority cited enhanced data analytics, tighter enforcement on cargo release procedures, and the closing of potential loopholes as key factors behind the success.
KRA said the positive results underscore its commitment to continuous improvement in tax collection and meeting revenue targets crucial for supporting the government’s fiscal stability and national development goals.
“This achievement demonstrates KRA’s resilience and the collective effort of its staff in driving sustainable growth and maintaining the stability of Kenya’s economy,” the statement read in part.
