Trade Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has called on Kenyans to propose ways the government can boost trade and increase investments in the country.
In a public notice issued on Thursday, September 12, the CS highlighted some of the challenges that had affected local and foreign investors such as unpredictable taxation.
He also expressed concern that the contribution of the manufacturing sector to the GDP had declined in recent years, hence the need to come up with solutions to revitalise the sector.
"Stakeholders are to submit proposals on stakeholders to submit proposals measures to improve the performance of the export sector, foster structured commodity trade, and ease costs associated with domestic trade," read the notice in part.
"They should also propose ways on the harmonization of taxes within the manufacturing sector to eliminate distortions and provide a stable and predictable taxation structure."
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Other areas the government is seeking proposals include incentives for investors and manufacturers and measures aimed at protecting consumers.
Proposals on fighting counterfeit goods were also listed among the areas Kenyans can give their ideas on.
How to Give Proposals
Kenyans were advised to submit their proposals by mail to the Ministry within the next two weeks.
"The proposals received will inform the formulation and development of legislation and policies by the MITI for submission to parliament for consideration," the CS stated.
"Hard copies of such proposals should be submitted to the undersigned or a soft copy sent to [email protected] not later than Friday, September 27, 2024, at noon.
