{
  "id": 8907442,
  "title": "KRA sets October 31 deadline as thousands of warehouse and transit licence holders face fresh vetting for 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/kra-sets-october-31-deadline-as-thousands-of-warehouse-and-transit",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T11:16:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/business/kra-sets-october-31-deadline-as-thousands-of-warehouse-and-transit-licence-holders-face-fresh-vetting-for-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a deadline of October 31, 2026, for operators of bonded warehouses, Manufacture Under Bond (MUB) facilities, and transit godowns to renew their licences for 2027. These licences will expire on December 31, 2026, necessitating the completion of the renewal process prior to the new licensing year. KRA emphasizes that existing licences will not be automatically renewed; operators must submit a comprehensive application package through the Customs iCMS system. This package includes various documents such as the valid 2026 licence, CB6 Security Bond, current CR12, title deed or lease agreement, Tax Compliance Certificate, audited annual accounts for 2025, and Form C18 completed by the operator and Customs Officer. KRA will conduct a thorough vetting process, which could result in the denial of renewal for operators with outstanding issues with any KRA department. Bonded warehouses play a crucial role in Kenya's customs system by allowing the storage of dutiable imported goods under customs control until duties and taxes are paid or the goods are otherwise dealt with. Operators must ensure they meet all KRA's conditions to avoid additional scrutiny during the renewal process.",
  "summary": "The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has set October 31, 2026, as the deadline for operators of bonded warehouses, Manufacture Under Bond (MUB) facilities and transit godowns to apply for renewal of their licences for 2027. In a public notice issued on Monday, September 21, 2026, KRA said the existing licences will expire on December 31, […]",
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        "published": "2026-09-21T09:11:57.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}