Nairobi Traders Arrested, Tear-Gassed 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 also staged a protest against new tax impositions, demonstrating against the increased financial burden. Separately, traders clashed with the Kenya Revenue Authority over a new customs valuation benchmark, warning of higher costs. Traders in Kenya are additionally expressing significant concerns regarding a recently proposed tobacco bill that has sparked widespread debate and apprehension among those involved in the tobacco trade.

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