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Tax waiver on imported maize to reduce the price of unga

Agriculture CS Peter Munya (right). State has suspended levies for 90 days to allow traders to bring in more stocks. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Kenyans should expect the cost of unga to start decreasing from July 1, following the removal of duties and other charges on imported maize.

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said the suspension applies to all border points including the East Africa Community and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa member states.

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