Core Points - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has relaxed a new regulation requiring all imported goods to have a Certificate of Origin (CoO), which will take effect on October 1, 2025 [1] - KRA has opened a window to accept alternative clearance documents in special cases where CoO is not available, including origin declarations, export licenses, customs export declarations, or compliance verification certificates from recognized agents [1] - To further ease the burden on importers, KRA has exempted 10 product categories, including second-hand goods, from the CoO requirement, addressing concerns from importers about increased operational costs due to the origin tax [1]