The increased chicken meat imports from the neighbouring countries are causing more harm than good to Kenyan poultry farmers. Poultry farmers have in the past two years complained about the lack of protection by the government. This means that the Uganda poultry products have free access to the Kenyan market while the Kenyan products are hindered from access to Uganda through Non-Tariff Barriers or the imposition of domestic taxes (VAT, withholding taxes or railway levies). The Kenyan poultry industry is a major source of employment, with an estimated three million people deriving their livelihood and income from poultry farming, processing and related activities. We, therefore, cannot overemphasize the vulnerability of the Kenyan poultry industry from the regional attack.

Source: The Star May 29, 2020 01:52 UTC