Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-756  

NTB Type

8.7. Costly Road user charges /fees  

Complaint

Namanga/Kajiado County charges 2,000 Ksh for all Burundi cargo trucks transiting Kenya  

Status note

During the Focal Points meeting held on 19- 21 august 2019, Kenya reported that this NTB had been resolved. Kajiado County no longer charges the 2000Ksh for Burundin cargo. Burundi confirmed that although they had confirmation of the charge for June 2019, there had not been any further charges in from July 2019 . However, both countries will continue to monitor . This NTB is therefore resolved .  

Progress update note

1. During the Meeting that was held in October, 2017, Kenya reported that she was consulting the County Government on the same and will report during the NTB Forum in March, 2018

2. Kenya reported during the RMC meeting held on 29April - 3 May 2019 that the County has stopped charging the levy, but will consult further and revert.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Kenya: Kaijado County (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Burundi  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2017-05-05  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2019-08-21  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2017-08-02 10:53  

Modified

2019-08-21 21:10