Nyeri, Kiambu Counties lower levies after traders protests

Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua (centre) chairs a cabinet meeting. He has heard the plea of traders and lowered all levies that had been increased in his absence. [PHOTO: JOB WERU/STANDARD]

Nyeri and Kiambu counties have accepted demands by traders to reduce levies.

Both counties had been rocked by demonstrations following tax increments by the respective governments. In Nyeri, the traders including butchers and bar owners marched to the governor's office protesting against the 200 per cent increase of some levies following the passing of the Nyeri County Revenue Administration Act, 2014.