Police fire teargas at Kenyan traders protesting higher taxes on imports

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Kenya
PoliticsBusiness & Economy
Police fire teargas at Kenyan traders protesting higher taxes on imports

Kenyan police fired teargas at traders in Nairobi on Friday during a protest against higher import taxes introduced by the government. The new tax rules raise the minimum import fee for a shipping container by nearly 30 percent. Traders are expressing their dissatisfaction with this significant increase in costs.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more