Import tax relief delay keeps feed prices high

David Rotich feeds his cows in Kapsosio, Moiben. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NMG

The Treasury is yet to waive duty on yellow maize a month after President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a directive on emergency measures to lower the cost of animal feeds, exposing Kenyans to costly food as farmers pass on the cost to the consumer.

The President issued his directive on October 20 to the Agriculture Ministry and the Treasury to come up with intervention measures within seven days from the date, to address the rising cost of feed that has now hit a historic high.

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