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Topic: Imports

US unveils new 25 per cent tariff on certain imports from Brazil

By AFP   2026-07-16 17:30:04

The United States has announced on a new 25 percent tariff on various imports from Brazil, accusing the Latin American giant of unfair trade practices and policies.

Government told to stop illegal sugar imports

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-07-11 18:05:37

Bungoma leaders and Nzoia Sugar Company have urged the government to curb illegal sugar imports, saying cheap imports are hurting local millers, farmers and the recovery of the sugar sector.

Court orders disclosure of duty-free rice imports amid farmers' protests

By Joackim Bwana   2026-07-09 19:15:20

The High Court in Kisumu has ordered the government to make public details of the duty-free importation of 490,000 metric tonnes of Grade 1 milled white rice amidst protests from rice farmers.

Low-standard fuel imports set off alarm bells yet prices remain high

By Macharia Kamau   2026-06-07 13:29:50

There are fears Kenya could become a dumping ground for dirty fuel that many countries are steadily phasing out. 

Luxury electric car imports rise amid record fuel price hikes

By Patrick Beja   2026-06-04 10:37:26

The landscape of the Kenyan automotive market is set to witness a major shift following the importation of the first premium luxury Electric Vehicles through the port of Mombasa. 

Kenya bets Sh598bn on Galana Kulalu revival to end food imports

By David Njaaga   2026-06-03 22:40:13

Kenya is staking Sh598 billion on a 10-year irrigation overhaul anchored on the revival of the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project, a scheme long written off as a costly failure.