Prices shock as rail fees, import charges increase

Cars and electronics are some of Kenya’s top imports. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Kenya’s import-dependent economy faces a jolt as increased charges for railway development and product declaration take effect under Finance Act 2019.

The Kenya Revenue Authority has revised rates of railway development levy (RDL) to two percent, up from 1.5 percent, and the import declaration fee (IDF) to 3.5 percent, from two percent.

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