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August 28, 2026
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Shutdown as Nairobi traders accuse KRA of punitive taxes on goods

Shutdown as Nairobi traders accuse KRA of punitive taxes on goods

Police lob tear gas to disperse traders marching along City Hall headed to Parliament in protest against KRA's tax increase on goods...

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Businesses in Nairobi's city center, Kamukunji, and Eastleigh were shut down on August 28, 2026, as traders protested what they described as punitive tax increases by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

  • The cost to import a container of assorted goods has risen from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million, making imports unaffordable for many traders.
  • Traders, led by Chairperson of Small Traders in Nairobi, Macharia Kagwaini, claim the KRA implemented these tax hikes without consultation.
  • Traders also raised concerns about a new market being established for foreign traders, specifically Chinese, which they fear will undermine local businesses.

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