Mobile phones have emerged as the most frequently under-declared items arriving at Eldoret International Airport, which has become a key gateway for consolidated cargo brought in by small-scale traders largely importing goods from Dubai and China.
Undeclared imported goods mean items that have not been properly reported or declared to customs agencies upon import. They may include items that are completely hidden or simply have incorrect information, such as a lower value, in an effort to avoid paying duties or taxes.
