Kenya Revenue Authority lost Sh16.7 billion during duty free period

National Treasury CAS Nelson Gaichuhie. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Kenya lost Sh16.7 billion in revenue last year when the Government opened a window for traders to import maize.

Treasury Chief Administrative Secretary Nelson Gaichuhie on Wednesday said during the duty free period, 1,093,092 metric tonnes of white and yellow maize were shipped in.