Fish prices to increase after imports tax law takes effect

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A fishmonger sorts out fish at the Fresh Fish Market in Kisumu County. FILE PHOTO | TONNY OMONDI | NMG

The Department of Fisheries has warned prices of fish will increase significantly should Parliament pass a Bill introducing a 20 percent tax on imports.

Director of Fisheries Daniel Mungai said the import tax will make Chinese fish more expensive in the local market, which will in turn increase the cost of local production due to high demand.

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