This archive report was first published on 30 June 2021.
On June 30, 2021, a meeting between the Council of Governors (CoG) and the National Development Implementation and Communication Cabinet Committee (NDICCC) at the Kenya School of Government in Kabete resolved to restrict levies charged on goods to the county of origin.
This move aims to save traders and businesses from cess and other fees levied by county governments, thereby easing the process of doing business across counties.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, who chairs the NDICCC, noted that the exemption of levies will ensure ease of doing business across the counties.
"It would be very ideal and important for businesses if all they need is a single permit receipt that allows them to move goods freely across counties," said Dr Matiang'i.
CoG chairperson and Embu Governor Martin Wambora said that the move will boost business in the 47 county governments.
"The move will benefit our farmers who have had to endure double taxation. It will also spur private investments in the counties," said Wambora.
The Ministry of Trade and CoG will meet to develop an agreement for the 47 governors' signatures.
