Nairobi Traders Shut Businesses in Protest Over Taxes and Customs Valuation Changes - August 2026

Business owners in Nairobi have closed their shops to protest against new tax policies and changes in customs valuation, specifically the Sh3.2 million customs valuation threshold clarified by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The traders engaged in running battles with police and used teargas, with small business traders marching to KRA offices to demand immediate intervention. The protests highlight growing tensions between small traders and tax authorities, as traders describe the increased financial burden from new impositions as unsustainable for their businesses.

More Videos

Running battles, teargas as Nairobi traders protest taxation

Citizen TV (Youtube)

Small business traders take to Nairobi CBD to protest over taxation

The Star (Youtube)

KRA clarifies Sh3.2 million customs valuation threshold amid traders' protests

Citizen TV (Youtube)

Small traders march to KRA offices to protest new taxes affecting their businesses

NTV Kenya (Youtube)

Wafanyabiashara wadogo jijini Nairobi waandamana kulalamikia ushuru wa juu

Citizen TV (Youtube)