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| Rose Nguku of Lex+ Farm in Naivasha smells a rose. Starting today, Kenyan exports such as flowers, fruits and vegetables entering the European market will not attract any tariffs. [Photo: Antony Gitonga/Standard] |
Kenyans received a rare Christmas gift yesterday after the European Union (EU) removed taxes levied on exports from the country to the 28-member trading bloc. Starting today, Kenyan exports such as flowers, fruits, fish and vegetables entering the European market will not be subject to any tariffs.
Kenyan exporters paid out an estimated Sh1 billion in taxes to EU countries since October 1, when Kenya lost duty-free market access to the bloc.
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