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NAIROBI, KENYA: The Government has dismissed plans by Parliament to regulate air fares charged by local airlines, a move that could defeat a Bill currently being debated by the house. This is because it is not possible to fix the price of jet fuel, aircraft or even maintenance costs.
“It is not possible to legislate private business, the era of price controls has long ended. What we need is to create an environment that allows of growth of the aviation industry,” said Transport and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary Michael Kamau.
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