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High energy costs, unpredictable taxes cut private sector efficiency

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Trade Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya. [File, Standard]

Unpredictable tax regimes, high energy costs, and a lack of tax policies have been cited as major issues that negatively impact Kenya's trade and industry sectors.

Also, the introduction of multiple levies including the import and export levies have had a significant impact on the sector.

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