Kenya Revenue Authority raised its consolidated cargo benchmark from KSh 2.5 million to KSh 3.2 million in late August 2026 to tackle undervaluation in shared containers from places like China. Officials stress taxes are based on actual goods' value and documents, with options for deconsolidation and individual checks to ensure fair payment.
Amid Nairobi trader protests, many online voices back calm talks, praising the move for fairness, while KRA rolls out advance declarations for smoother processes.