The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) this week commissioning body-worn cameras for customs operations, aimed at modernising border management and enhancing enforcement.
350 body-worn cameras were commissioned across the country.
This move positions KRA as one of the few tax administrations globally—and the first in the region—to adopt such technology, said the organisation.
The cameras will be complemented by four data-storage servers and integrated docking stations to manage the footage effectively.
KRA customs officers will use these cameras during operations at: Airports, Seaports, Border posts, and Inland container depots.
The cameras are expected to reduce corruption and promote accountability among customs officers.
Also, the initiative aims to ensure faster dispute resolution and smarter operational practices that enhance compliance with regulations.
KRA's commissioner-general, Humphrey Wattanga, emphasised the need for transparency and professionalism in government services, aiming to build trust with citizens and businesses.
Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika highlighted that the integration of technology, integrity, and inter-agency collaboration will lead to more secure and efficient borders for trade and travel.
Kenya has 35 gazetted land points of entry and exit, along with 10 seaports, and shares land borders with five countries. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance border management given its 536-kilometre coastline along the Indian Ocean.
The introduction of body-worn cameras by KRA represents a significant step towards modernising customs operations in Kenya, aligning with global best practices and enhancing integrity, transparency, and efficiency at the borders.
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