Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has tasked the multinationals to explain why they are opposed to the introduction of an eco levy.
In a statement, Mbadi noted that
the eco levy was aimed at boosting responsible behaviour by manufacturers in
preserving the environment.
He revealed that when the levy was introduced earlier this year, multinationals opposed the 10 percent imposition on imported goods, threatening to leave the country.
"They will tell us why they
oppose us because you know, they are in business but we also have an interest
as a country. This country is not a dumping place," Mbadi emphatically
stated.
"We are saying that if you
are injurious to the environment, then you must pay for helping make good the
harm that you have caused."
The CS further assured the
public that concerns raised by Gen Zs during the protests would be considered.
For instance, concerns about eco
levy being applied to bread packaging and sanitary pads would be taken
into account.
"In Eco Levy, we will
target those areas that will not affect the common mwananchi (citizens),"
he told the press.
"Eco levy has some
meanings; we will just make sure that they are levied on those items which
pollute the environment."
During the public participation
process, the multinationals including a beverage maker argued that the eco levy
would create a volatile environment.
That, in return, would lower
investor trust in Kenya and affect their strategic planning.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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