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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
May 4, 2026
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Govt proposes 5pc tax on mitumba imports
If approved, the tax will be charged at the point of importation before goods are released and treated as a final tax, meaning importers will not claim further deductions. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenyan government has proposed a new 5 percent tax on imported second-hand clothing, known as mitumba, under the draft Finance Bill 2026.
- A proposed 5 percent tax on income from imported mitumba clothing and footwear.
- The Government of Kenya is seeking to expand its tax base, especially in the informal sector.
- Analysts caution this could increase prices for affordable clothing, impacting millions of Kenyans and small traders.
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