https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/ketat/2026/321

https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/ketat/2026/321

The Appellant failed to produce sufficient record evidence that it submitted the bond cancellation requests on time; therefore, the claim that the Respondent misplaced the documents was unproven, the Appellant did not discharge its statutory burden of proof, and the Respondent's refusal to waive the interest and...

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Citation
[2026] KETAT 321 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: Urgent Cargo Logistics Limited; Respondent: Commissioner for Customs & Border Control
Court
Tax Appeal Tribunal
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Tax Appeal E1489 of 2025
Procedural Posture
Tax Appeal / Judgment After Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; Respondent's decision upheld; each party to bear its own costs
Judges
["E Komolo", "AM Diriye", "Cynthia B. Mayaka"]
Legal Topics
Customs Security Bonds, Late Cancellation Penalties, Burden of Proof, Bond Cancellation Procedure, Legitimate Expectation, Customs Audits, Waiver of Penalties and Interest
Source Language
en
Tax Law Customs Law Administrative Law Customs Security Bonds Late Cancellation Penalties Burden of Proof Bond Cancellation Procedure Legitimate Expectation +2 more

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Parties

Urgent Cargo Logistics Limited

Appellant

Commissioner for Customs & Border Control

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Tax Appeal / Judgment After Hearing

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent's decision dated 29 August 2024 declining waiver of penalty and interest of Kshs. 19 million was justified
  2. 2 Whether the Appellant proved timely submission of bond cancellation requests
  3. 3 Whether the Respondent's demand for interest and penalties should be set aside

Ratio Decidendi

The Appellant failed to produce sufficient record evidence that it submitted the bond cancellation requests on time; therefore, the claim that the Respondent misplaced the documents was unproven, the Appellant did not discharge its statutory burden of proof, and the Respondent's refusal to waive the interest and penalties was justified.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; Respondent's decision upheld; each party to bear its own costs

Orders

  • The Appeal is dismissed.
  • The Respondent's decision dated 29 August 2024 is upheld.