President William Ruto has issued a fresh directive on the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) import valuation benchmark following protests by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) traders. Ruto spoke on Wednesday, September 2, while hosting MSME traders at State House, Nairobi, where he addressed concerns over the new import valuation system. He directed KRA to
Traders have taken to the streets in Nairobi’s Central Business District to protest the Kenya Revenue Authority’s revised customs benchmark, with demonstrators marching through the city while blowing whistles demanding that the new rates be withdrawn. The traders have vowed not to relent until KRA addresses their concerns, with demonstrations reported in parts of the
Business owners and traders have accused lawmakers of failing to ensure meaningful public participation in the legislative process surrounding the Tobacco Control Amendment Bill. In a press statement dated June 22, 2026, the group comprising traders, retailers, distributors, hospitality operators, and entrepreneurs said consultations held in several counties revealed widespread dissatisfaction with how the Bill
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