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KACITA warns govt over proposed ban on second-hand clothes

Mike Sebalu | August 28, 2023

Traders under the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) have warned government against the proposed ban on importation of second-hand clothes, highlighting its effect on local revenue. While speaking at the opening of 16 factories at Sino-Uganda in Mbale Industrial Park, last Friday, President Museveni reechoed the need for citizens to […]

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Traders decry increased tax on second-hand clothes, shoes

Ritah Kemigisa | November 10, 2022

Dealers of imported second-hand clothes and shoes have threatened to close their shops due to the increased tax being levied on their goods. Speaking to KFM, the chairperson of traders, Andrew Rubaihayo said effective 1st November, import duty per kilogram of used clothes, shoes, and bags was increased. According to […]