Police fire teargas at Kenyan traders protesting higher taxes on imports
Summary
Police in Nairobi, Kenya, used teargas to break up a protest by traders. The traders were demonstrating against new government taxes that increased import fees by about 30 percent for shipping containers.Key Facts
- The protest took place in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.
- Kenyan traders were protesting against higher taxes on imported goods.
- The government increased the minimum import fee for a shipping container by nearly 30 percent.
- Police responded to the protest by firing teargas.
- The protest occurred on a Friday.
- The higher taxes affect traders who bring goods into Kenya from other countries.
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