Nairobi Traders Arrested, Tear-Gassed as Protests Erupt Over Sh700,000 Increase in Import Costs - August 2026

Nairobi traders were arrested and tear-gassed as protests erupted over a Sh700,000 increase in import costs. Traders in the Central Business District staged a separate protest against new tax impositions, aiming to voice grievances over the increased financial burden. Traders are also clashing with the Kenya Revenue Authority over new customs valuation benchmarks, warning of higher costs. The disputes center on KRA's customs valuation methods which traders say have significantly increased their operating expenses.

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