The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a patrol boat for the authority's Marine Unit in a bid to safeguard the borders from illicit trade and to enhance maritime security.
The Marine Unit fleet, KRA 009, is a vital asset in the fight against illicit trade and the boost of maritime border security as it symbolizes not just a physical asset, but a renewed commitment to protecting the borders and securing the economy.
Speaking to the media in Mombasa the KRA Commissioner General (CG) Humphrey Wattanga said that despite sustained efforts by multi-agency teams, illicit trade continues to pose a serious threat to the economy, public health, and national security.
Wattanga said that smuggling of goods including contraband, narcotics, and weapons, undermines legitimate businesses, denies the government critical revenue, and places the lives of Kenyans at risk. "As KRA our mandate extends beyond revenue collection.
