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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
April 20, 2026
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Manufacturers want Gov’t to cut import levies amid Hormuz crisis
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers says the sector is already under significant strain, with increased shipping costs, delayed inputs, and worsening raw material shortages feeding into higher cost of doing business following the closure of the strait of Hormuz. Kenya breaking..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenyan manufacturers are urging the government to slash import levies to mitigate rising production costs exacerbated by the Hormuz crisis.
- Over 78.6 percent of firms report being affected by the ongoing crisis, with sea freight costs surging by over 30 percent for 35.7 percent of manufacturers
- The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is leading the call for intervention.
- KAM is pushing for the suspension of levies such as the Railway Development Levy (RDL), Import Declaration Fee (IDF), and VAT on fuel.
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