The new threshold, which took effect on August 21, has raised the cost of clearing consignments from Ksh.2.5 million to Ksh.3.2 million, adding to the financial burden on traders. The Port of Mombasa is facing the risk of severe container congestion after traders reportedly halted the clearance of imported cargo, particularly consignments from China, following an increase in customs clearance charges for consolidated cargo.The new threshold, which took effect on August 21, has raised the cost of clearing consignments from Ksh.2.5 million to Ksh.3.2 million, adding to the financial burden on traders.Traders and consolidators, who handle the collection of cargo on their behalf, said protests against the increment will continue until the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) reviews and reduces the new charges.Small-scale traders have threatened to stop clearing their goods from the Port of Mombasa, escalating their protest against a higher customs clearance threshold for consolidated cargo that they say has sharply increased the cost of bringing merchandise to their shops.The traders’ demonstrations in Nairobi on Friday marked the latest expression of growing discontent over the increase, which took effect on August 21.They are now calling on the taxman to review and withdraw the new rates, which have pushed the cost of clearing consolidated consignments from Ksh.2.5 million to Ksh.3.2 m...
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