KRA rolls out body cameras for Customs officers

Commissioning of Body-Worn cameras at JKIA

Kenya Revenue Authority launched 350 body-worn cameras on 10 March 2026 at JKIA and other entry points like seaports and border posts to curb bribery, tax evasion, and smuggling. The devices offer real-time GPS, live streaming, and 12-hour battery life, sending HD footage of interactions straight to headquarters for evidence in disputes and prosecutions. Officials like Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga called it a regional first for professionalism, while addressing past corruption complaints amid JKIA's 8.9 million annual passengers. Reactions praise the anti-corruption step but note privacy and battery concerns, with KRA affirming compliance to data laws.