This archive report was first published on 21 December 2019.
Kenya has taken steps to protect its dairy farmers by imposing a 16% value-added tax (VAT) on milk imports from Uganda, following a bilateral meeting between trade officials from the two countries on December 20, 2019.
The meeting, which was held in Kampala, aimed to address concerns raised by Kenya about the excessive influx of milk from Uganda. Kenya's Principal Secretary in the department of trade, Mr. Chris Kiptoo, noted that the meeting deliberated on possible measures to remedy the concerns of Kenya and agreed to impose the VAT on milk imports.
According to Mr. Kiptoo, the meeting also discussed other trade-related issues, including levies and taxes imposed on local and imported products, delays in clearing goods, and parking space at the port of entry. The meeting underscored the need for harmonization and a meeting of all relevant ministries and departments to deliberate on the matter.
