Auto-spare parts dealers in Kerugoya want the government to reduce import duty on metallic products and car accessories. They said their businesses might collapse if the import duty imposed on imported metallic products is not revised downwards. In the 2020-21 financial year, the government imposed a 35 per cent import duty on iron and steel products as a way to protect local manufacturers. Kerugoya auto-spare parts dealers' chairperson James Mugo said those who import the products have been forced to dig deeper into their pockets. The high cost of basic goods coupled with the expensive cost of metal wares and car spare parts have pushed our businesses to the edge.

Source: The Star June 01, 2021 18:56 UTC