Kenyan Police Use Tear Gas on Traders Protesting New Import Tax

On August 28, 2026, Kenyan police fired tear gas at hundreds of traders marching on parliament in Nairobi. They were protesting a new tax on imported goods, raised by over $5,000 per shared shipping container. Small businesses say the higher costs threaten their livelihoods, while the government says it is cracking down on under-reporting of goods' value.