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Import policy promises revenue gains but could stifle trade

Beginning October 1, 2025, clearing goods at Mombasa Port has not been business as usual. Whether you are a large manufacturer importing heavy machinery or an individual entrepreneur bringing in a single container of clothing, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) now requires one key document before clearing your goods: a Certificate of Origin (CoO).

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