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KRA eTIMS and the Manual Non-eTIMS Upload Problem

Koinange Street in Nairobi – non etims upload
Koinange Street in Nairobi. Photo: Bahnfrend / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Since mid-2026 many filers report the manual non-eTIMS CSV upload not working.

Pedestrians on a street in Nairobi CBD – illustrating non etims upload
Pedestrians on a street in Nairobi CBD. Photo: <a href=”//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Keshie_Muchai&action=edi / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Based on questions people sent to KRA’s official X account (@KRACare) and KRA’s own replies, checked on 14 October 2026. Questions are paraphrased.

Status

KRA Care has repeatedly said the manual non-eTIMS file upload challenge “is currently under resolution” and appealed for patience.

Duty-free alcohol

Asked about landing with five bottles, KRA said that exceeds the duty-free allowance and the excess attracts import duty, excise duty and VAT. The allowance figures in that reply are inconsistent, so check KRA customs guidance before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Has KRA fixed the non-eTIMS upload?

As of KRA Care’s latest replies, it was “under resolution” with no fix date.

Related: KRA help hub

Sources: KRA Care on X, KRA on X, 31 Aug 2026. Last updated October 2026.

Norah Waceke

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Norah Waceke is a business journalist and editor at Business Radar with more than eight years of experience covering Kenya's economy, companies and markets. She previously worked at Kenyans.co.ke, one of the country's leading digital news platforms, where she reported on business, finance and current affairs. A graduate of Multimedia University of Kenya, Norah focuses on clear, accurate reporting that helps readers understand the money stories shaping their lives and businesses.

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