This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
On June 8, 2020, Kwale County Governor Salim Mvurya announced a 30-day extension of tax waivers to support businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The move comes after the initial 60-day waiver ended last week, and the governor cited the ongoing economic slowdown as the reason for the extension.
According to Governor Mvurya, the tax waivers will include penalties for land rates and interest rates for single businesses, suspension of charges for market entry fees, and suspension of market stall fees.
Additionally, the governor announced the suspension of monthly parking fees for Matatus, Tuk Tuks, and Boda bodas, as well as the suspension of daily parking fees for private motor vehicles.
The governor also announced the reopening of all open-air markets and livestock markets, which were closed three months ago due to the pandemic.
The reopening of the markets will follow guidelines developed by the public health department.
President Uhuru Kenyatta had lifted the cessation of movement in Kwale County on Sunday, which was aimed at curbing the further spread of COVID-19.
However, the president extended the cessation of movement in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Mandera but lifted it in Kwale and Kilifi counties following a decline in infections.
