Kenya has reneged on its proposed policy that required tourists entering the country to declare their mobile phones International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) planned on curbing the rise of unregistered devices that often avoid tax and safety standards. This policy was set to take effect on January 1, 2025. …...
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Tourists visiting Kenya exempt from declaring devices’ IMEI numbers
Maasai guide (Kenya) sharing his knowledge. ©DR
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Muthoga Mungania is an award-winning, Nairobi-based multimedia journalist covering economic, corporate, financial, tech and investor relations matters among other business stories. Muthoga is seasoned in data and market analysis, corporate finance, and economic trends, making them a trusted voice in East African business journalism, communications and consultancy.
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