Police deployed as Nairobi traders protest import taxes

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Police were deployed around Archives, Luthuli Avenue and Railways Roundabout in Nairobi’s central business district as traders prepared to march to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) offices. The protest targets a revised customs valuation benchmark and is aimed at increased taxes on imports.

WHO: Police

WHAT: Police deployed around central Nairobi locations ahead of traders’ planned march to KRA offices over increased import taxes tied to a revised customs valuation benchmark.

WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET

WHERE: Nairobi, Kenya

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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