The Kenyan government has scrapped a controversial new regulation requiring travellers to declare the international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) of their phones upon arrival in the country.
It has since unveiled major reforms to transform customer experience and streamline efficiencies at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following widespread social media uproar alleging harassment, long queues and general inefficiency at the airport.
The uproar intensified earlier this month when the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) issued a directive requiring visitors to declare their mobile phones, including IMEI numbers, from January 1 next year, as part of a broader effort to strengthen tax compliance and safeguard the integrity of the…
