No easy ride as Bill seeks to end helicopter tax waivers

Wealthy Kenyans and politicians have been hit as President William Ruto’s administration moves to eliminate tax waivers which allowed cheaper imports of aircraft, including helicopters.

The move to end blanket exemption from import declaration fee (IDF) and the railway development levy (RDL) for all aircraft and their respective parts is expected to end the privilege enjoyed by high-net-worth individuals who form the bulk of aircraft buyers excluding commercial air operators.