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New Levies raise a storm at Mombasa Port

Cargo ship Proteus Jessica at the Port of Mombasa, March 21, 2024. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Proposed new levies and tariffs by state agencies operating at the Port of Mombasa, in government's ambitious plan arise revenue to finance its budget, have sparked outrage with traders warning they will yield dire economic consequences.

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis) plans to introduce inspection charges, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) seeks raises its tariffs, and Mombasa County Government imposes parking fees for trucks.

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