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Containers at the port of Mombasa. Kephis plans to introduce vessel and container inspection protocols to protect Kenya's agriculture sector from pests and diseases and enhance international trade. [File, Standard]
Kenyans are set to pay more for imported goods following the introduction of charges for inspection of ships and containers at Mombasa port and border points to prevent the spread of pests and diseases from foreign countries.
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis) on Wednesday announced that it will implement the vessel and container inspection charges from March 1, 2025, to enforce cleanliness.
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