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Reprieve for importers as goods to be inspected at point of entry

Trade and Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya.

The government has reversed the requirement that all imported goods be inspected in their country of origin to protect the interests of local importers.

Trade and Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said this would ease delays faced by importers as they await clearance from abroad, and also reduce the high costs of navigating through standards in foreign countries.

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