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Reports on social media indicated that the authority had adjusted the tax levy on first-grade mitumba from Ksh 24.35 per kilogram to Ksh 109.58 per kilogram

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has dismissed reports that it had revised the levy on mitumba clothes.

In a statement on Tuesday, March 21, KRA stated that the tax rate on mitumba clothes is still $0.20 per kilogram or 35 percent of the customs value.

“KRA clarifies that it has not revised levy on worn items of clothing (mitumba) as reported in various social media platforms. The rates for worn items of clothing is 35% of the Customs value (price of consignment, freight and insurance fee) or USD 0.20 per Kilogram whichever is higher.

“Through the East Africa Community Gazette Vol-AT-1-NO-14 published on 30th June, 2022, the rates have been in effect since 15t July 2022. These rates have been uploaded in the Customs systems including iCMS, accessible by all registered clearing agents,” read a statement from the Tax Authority.

File image of Mitumba clothes

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Earlier reports on social media indicated that the authority had adjusted the tax levy on first-grade mitumba from Ksh 24.35 per kilogram to Ksh 109.58 per kilogram. The false reports angered Kenyans who called out the government for hiking the tariffs.