THEFT, ILLICIT TRADE AT PORT OF MOMBASA
President Uhuru Kenyatta expressed concern about cargo theft and trafficking of drugs, wildlife and other contraband. He directed IG Joseph Boinnet to immediately set up an independent unit to curb tax evasion and smuggling. The unit is comprised of agency the National Intelligence Service, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the Cyber Crime Unit and Interpol officers. Uhuru accused unscrupulous businessmen of colluding with police, KRA and KPA officials.