The Machakos County Government has taken a wide range of measures to cushion residents of the county against ravages caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua issued a 100 per cent waiver on land rates and land arrears. He reduced transport levy costs by 50 per cent, and non-payment of fees on vegetable vendors, boda boda operators, tuk tuk and Maruti operators. When you pay your fees you will not pay on the license," he said. The President had issued a tax relief for Kenyans last year something that he did not do during his address.

Source: The Star March 29, 2021 10:41 UTC