Mitumba traders seek fast imports clearance to recoup losses

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) lifted the ban after development of guidelines to enhance protection and safety of traders and buyers. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Traders want the clearance of imported second-hand clothes and shoes fast-tracked to enable them recoup losses made in the past five months, following the lifting of the import ban on the items.

Speaking Monday, the traders said lifting the import ban was a win-win for traders whose businesses will receive fresh supplies as well as the government at national and county levels where they pay levies.

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