Lobbies warn of price hikes over VAT Bill

Fertiliser imports at Mombasa Port. The proposed 16 per cent levy on farm inputs is expected to lead to a rise in the price of produce. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

By James Anyanzwa

KENYA: Prices of books, learning materials and newspapers are likely to go up considerably, following the passing of the controversial Value Added Tax Bill 2013 in Parliament on Tuesday.