Kenya government beams searchlight on tax collectors

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says it will start using body-worn cameras among its staff to deal with tax cheating and bribery.

The body cams will be used mainly by staff in the domestic tax department and customs and border control.

Some KRA staff have been accused of amassing properties that are not consistent with their pay.

Last year, the tax authority announced it was viewing the social media profiles of targeted individuals to reconcile their lifestyles with their tax compliance.