Kenya introduces 4% sugar levy to boost local industry, but fears of higher prices loom.

Kenya's Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has introduced a new 4% sugar development levy set to take effect on February 1. The levy, aimed at supporting the local sugar industry, applies to both domestic and imported sugar. While the move is intended to bolster local production and reduce import dependence, critics argue it may disproportionately impact low-income households, potentially raising sugar prices significantly.

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