Wednesday, June 24,
2026 - President William Ruto has unveiled a significant policy shift aimed
at easing the burden on Kenyans returning home from overseas.
Ruto announced that the Government had raised the duty‑free
import allowance from Ksh39,000 to Ksh260,000, enabling travelers to bring home
more gifts and personal items without incurring import duties.
The Head of State explained that the move was in response to
concerns raised by travelers and members of the diaspora community.
“To address concerns raised by returning travelers,
including Kenyans who travel abroad and members of the diaspora, we have
increased the duty‑free allowance from Ksh39,000 to Ksh260,000 for gifts and
personal effects that Kenyans can buy as they travel or as they come home from
their jobs abroad,” Ruto said.
The announcement comes just days after Kenya signed a
landmark agreement with Armenia to strengthen cooperation on diaspora affairs.
On Friday, June 19th, the State Department for
Diaspora Affairs confirmed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Armenia’s Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs.
The MoU, signed by Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary,
Roseline Njogu, and Armenia’s High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh
Sinanyan, is the first of its kind between the two nations.
“Under the MoU, the parties will collaborate to enhance
diaspora consultation and cooperation; promote shared values abroad; advance
joint awareness initiatives; facilitate knowledge exchange; strengthen youth
cooperation; and promote cultural heritage initiatives,” the statement read.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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