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The Kenya Revenue Authority has suspended the operations of the Kipevu Inland Container Depot. KRA's Commissioner of Customs Services, Wambui Namu says this is following the unearthing of various malpractices said to have been going on at the Container Freight Station. Among the alleged irregularities discovered at the CFS include the leasing of a private godown to an unauthorised operator, use of a godown for private business, as well as the breaking of container seals and stripping of the contents of the containers. The KRA has also found the CFS have engaged in repackaging of some 2070 tonnes of rice that had been brought to the depot. Although tax was paid on the consignment, the KRA has commenced investigations to look into the credibility of the depot's operations before taking a final decision.