Uproar as KPA raises tariffs, stakeholders warn of trade shift
The revised rates, unveiled on Thursday, will replace the 2012 charges for marine services, ship dues, stevedoring, shore handling, wharfage, storage, and general services
The revised rates, unveiled on Thursday, will replace the 2012 charges for marine services, ship dues, stevedoring, shore handling, wharfage, storage, and general services
Kenya’s exemption from these new tariffs is seen as a sign of continued goodwill and strong bilateral ties between Nairobi and Washington.
McEntarfer had worked in government for more than two decades before being appointed commissioner in 2023.
Matcha’s appeal lies in its health benefits, caffeine content, and deep, umami-rich flavour developed through a delicate and time-intensive production process.
Tariffs on Scotch whisky will be reduced from 150% to 75% immediately, and further lowered to 40% over the next ten years.
The ruling followed a public interest petition filed by Nairobi resident Jared Ngisa Nyabuto, who argued that the law was being used illegally to burden residents financially without due process.
In a landmark decision, the Court of International Trade said Congress, not the president, has the sole authority to regulate trade with other countries unless specifically permitted by law.