Duty-free allowance for travellers raised to Sh260,000

President William Ruto said the duty-free allowance has been raised from Sh39,000 to Sh260,000, a move expected to ease the tax burden on returning Kenyans and other travellers entering the country...

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Kenya has significantly increased the duty-free allowance for travellers, raising the threshold to Sh260,000 for goods brought into the country. This change aims to ease the tax burden on returning Kenyans and other visitors.

New duty-free allowance: Sh260,000 (up from Sh39,000)
Announcement by: President William Ruto
Context: Decision follows public criticism regarding luggage inspections and taxes at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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