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New certificate of origin rule faces doubts over import undervaluation controls
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 14, 2025

Introduced through the Finance Act 2025, the directive redefines the term certificate of origin as an official document issued by a competent authorit...

KRA: Importers must provide Certificate of Origin from October 1
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

For shipments where a COO is not available, the Authority has outlined alternative documents that Customs may accept.

Car importers urge KRA to drop new certificate of origin rule
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 06, 2025

A certificate of origin is a document that shows the country where a good was manufactured. It includes details such as the name, address, and contact...

Kenya enforces mandatory certificate of origin for all imports under new 2025 tax law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

KRA said the new requirement is part of stricter enforcement measures under the Finance Act, 2025, warning that non-compliance will result in goods be...

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