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Originally published by Nation CountiesMarch 10, 2026
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Lawyer challenges Kiambu farm levies, warns of trade barriers
The Kiambu Finance Act introduces fees for agricultural produce moving from, into, or through the County...
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A Kenyan lawyer has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court challenging new agricultural levies imposed by the Kiambu County Government, arguing they could fragment Kenya's internal market and burden farmers and traders.
- The contested Kiambu County Finance Act, 2025, imposes a 0.5% deduction on coffee and tea payments, a 20 cents per litre levy on milk, and transport permit fees for agricultural produce.
- The petition is brought by lawyer Ms Monica Muthoni Ndung’u against the administration led by Governor Kimani Wamatangi.
- The levies are described as an "Agricultural Infrastructure Maintenance Fee" but are argued to be disguised taxes exceeding county taxation powers and risking the creation of economic toll gates at county borders.
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