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AAK demands the repeal of 16% VAT on agricultural pest control products

Man spraying flowers in a green house. [Photo: Courtesy]

Stakeholders in the agriculture industry have criticized the government move to impose 16 per cent tax on agricultural pest control products.
The six companies are now demanding the government to repeal the just accented to tax amendment act which imposes 16 per cent VAT on pest control products.


They include East African Farmers Federation, Cereal Growers Association, Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya, Kenya Flower Council, Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya, Agrochemicals Association of Kenya.

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