×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App
The Standard

Small traders oppose KRA's planned 28pc customs hike

By John Maina | 2h ago

Kenya’s small traders have opposed a planned 28 per cent increase in consolidated cargo that is set to take effect on August 21. The customs costs will increase the cost from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902

Related Topics

MSMEs Kenya Revenue Authority KRA Taxes
.

Similar Articles

CBK retains benchmark rate at 8.75pc
CBK retains benchmark rate at 8.75pc
CBK has maintained the benchmark lending rate at 8.75 per cent for the third consecutive time since February, citing a positive outlook on the country's economic growth.
Business
By Brian Ngugi
2 hrs ago
Millers: Brace for wheat price hikes amid imports impasse
Millers: Brace for wheat price hikes amid imports impasse
The association that represents the grain milling industry, is warning that continued delays in the release of C60 wheat import approvals could soon lead to an increase in the price of wheat flour
Business
By Esther Dianah
2 hrs ago
Kenya Power decries downside of increased solar, wind power supply
Kenya Power decries downside of increased solar, wind power supply
Kenya Power has expressed concern over the growing share of energy supplied to the national grid from wind and solar sources, saying it is increasingly undermining the quality of electricity supply
Business
By Graham Kajilwa
2 hrs ago
The hidden tax burdens that keep menstrual hygiene products out of the price range
The hidden tax burdens that keep menstrual hygiene products out of the price range
Kenya’s sanitary towel tax policy is under renewed scrutiny, with a new NAYA Kenya and UNFPA report calling for menstrual products to be zero-rated for VAT.
Enterprise
By Graham Kajilwa
2 hrs ago
Consumption vs production: Digital lenders struggle to transform sector
Consumption vs production: Digital lenders struggle to transform sector
For an economy struggling not only to create new jobs but also to improve incomes, the solace for many has been digital loans. And, for this reason, the digital lending business has thrived
Enterprise
By Graham Kajilwa
2 hrs ago
How diversification from fruit farming boosts income for queens of the convent
How diversification from fruit farming boosts income for queens of the convent
Until three years ago, Mount Carmel Convent Farm produced only passion fruit for the Sisters’ consumption. However, the Sisters realised that the high-value 0.9-acre farm was not being fully utilised
Enterprise
By Nanjinia Wamuswa
2 hrs ago
US existing home sales drop in July as mortgage rates weigh on buying
US existing home sales drop in July as mortgage rates weigh on buying
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped in July, industry data released on Tuesday showed, as high mortgage rates -- and fears of further rate hikes -- weighed on activity.
Real Estate
By AFP
8 hrs ago
Safaricom launches Pata More campaign to ease burden for traders
Safaricom launches Pata More campaign to ease burden for traders
Safaricom has launched ‘Pata More’ in Rift Valley region to give its customers, especially small-scale traders value for money across its products and services.
Business
By Daniel Chege
8 hrs ago
Selling off public assets only offers temporary relief to debt crisis, says World Bank
Selling off public assets only offers temporary relief to debt crisis, says World Bank
The World Bank has criticised the government’s strategy of off-loading lucrative public assets, warning that selling these prized businesses only offers short-term relief to the country’s debt crisis.
Financial Standard
By Graham Kajilwa
17 hrs ago
World has changed and African States must rethink how they grow economies
World has changed and African States must rethink how they grow economies
The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa’s economies are to geopolitical shocks.
Financial Standard
By Jonathan Munemo
18 hrs ago
.

Latest Stories

Small traders oppose KRA's planned 28pc customs hike
Small traders oppose KRA's planned 28pc customs hike
Enterprise
By John Maina
2 hrs ago
How diversification from fruit farming boosts income for queens of the convent
Enterprise
By Nanjinia Wamuswa
2 hrs ago
Consumption vs production: Digital lenders struggle to transform sector
Enterprise
By Graham Kajilwa
2 hrs ago
Millers: Brace for wheat price hikes amid imports impasse
Business
By Esther Dianah
2 hrs ago
.

The Standard Insider

.

Digger Classified

GET OUR NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!

CONNECT WITH US

FOR THE LATEST JOB ADVERTS

join Digger Classifieds telegram channel
The Standard
© 2026. The Standard Group PLC. All rights reserved