President William Ruto's Cabinet on Tuesday, February 11, approved the increase of the duty-free threshold for goods brought in by Kenyans at JKIA.
Through a cabinet brief, it was revealed that the threshold was increased from Ksh50,000 to Ksh250,000.
This simply means that Kenyan travellers who come with goods below Ksh250,000 will not be required to pay customs duties.
"Key changes include exempting all African citizens from Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirements and easing intra-African travel," read the statement in part.
"Kenyan citizens will benefit from an increased duty-free threshold of goods brought into the country, which has now been increased from Ksh50,000 to Ksh250,000."
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On the other hand, the Cabinet also approved the introduction of E-Gates to enhance the faster processing of visitors at JKIA.
"Security screening at JKIA will be enhanced through risk-based profiling, ensuring only flagged bags undergo manual inspection in a dedicated screening room, reducing delays and improving efficiency," read the brief in part.
"Accountability measures will also be strengthened with new monitoring technology deployed to oversee airport staff, and mandatory uniforms with visible name tags required for all agency employees and retail concessionaires."
Regarding JKIA infrastructure, the Cabinet also approved rehabilitation works that will include modernised baggage handling systems, improved stormwater drainage and access roads, and installation of covered walkways.
