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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
August 28, 2026
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Small traders vow weekly protests over KRA customs benchmark
The traders’ position sets the stage for continued protests in Nairobi’s commercial centres, where a section of businesses remained closed on Friday in opposition to the increase in the minimum yield for a 40-foot consolidated container from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million...
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Small traders in Kenya have vowed to hold weekly protests every Friday, escalating their opposition to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)'s decision to increase customs benchmark rates.
- The benchmark for a 40-foot consolidated container has been raised from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million, a 28 percent increase.
- Key figures involved include the Small Traders Association, demanding negotiations, and KRA Commissioner for Customs and Border Control Lilian Nyawanda, who states the increase was agreed upon with stakeholders.
- The protests continue despite the KRA's claim that the benchmark is not a fixed tax and was implemented on August 21 after a 30-day preparation period.
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