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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