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KRA had announced that travelers carrying goods above Sh75,000 will face mandatory taxation.

The Kenya Revenue Authority on  Monday had to pull down a tweet after it generated massive uproar on social media. 

The tweet, seen by Nairobi before it went missing, indicated that Kenyans were to be subjected to mandatory taxation with regard to imported new or used goods. 

"All goods whether new or used, are subject to taxation. However different passenger categories have different concessions and entitlements," the statement read.

Travelers were also cautioned that when carrying goods, it should fall within Sh75,000.

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"Remember when traveling, you will be allowed to carry personal or household items worth  USD500 (Sh75,000) and below," KRA warned.

"Anything above the amount shall be subjected to tax."

Travellers with goods above Sh75,000 to undergo mandatory taxation.

The directive elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans who took to their social media platforms to react.

How Kenyans reacted: