Manufacturers cry foul of many county levies

Manufacturers have accused counties of erecting numerous non-tariff barriers, which have curtailed free movement of goods in the country.

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Chief Executive Officer Phyllis Wakiaga said the numerous levies and requests by county governments have amounted to double taxation. Ms Wakiaga was speaking on Thursday when KAM and TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) signed the second phase of a partnership started two years ago. The objective of the partnership is to create a better business environment for manufacturers and enhance the sector's competitiveness in the region. TMEA gave about Sh400 million for the initiative.