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May 30, 2026
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Mitumba Traders Propose New Tax on Clothes

Mitumba Traders Propose New Tax on Clothes

The traders say second-hand clothing sector currently supports about two million Kenyans directly and indirectly through importation, transportation, wholesale, retail trade...

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Mitumba traders in Kenya are advocating for a 5% presumptive tax on imported second-hand clothing, presenting their proposal to the National Assembly's Finance Committee as part of the Finance Bill 2026 public participation.

  • A proposed 5% tax on imported second-hand clothes.
  • The Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) is the driving force behind the proposal.
  • This move aims to formalize the sector and contribute to the national tax base, with the Committee Chairperson praising it as patriotic.

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