New EAC tariff will catalyse manufacturing, says PS

Principal Secretary Kevit Desai during the inauguration of the Competence Based Education and Training (CBET) policy framework at Meru National Polytechnic on June 28, 2019. [File, Stanard]

Kenya expects the introduction of the 35 per cent Common External Tariff for the East African Community (EAC) partner states to catalyse its manufacturing sector.

Principal Secretary State Department of EAC Kevit Desai (pictured) said the tariff will see innovation and gains in the manufacturing sector including increased production and value addition.