Kenya’s aviation industry could face higher operating costs and reduced competitiveness after parliament last week passed the controversial Finance Bill 2025, which proposes reinstating value-added tax (VAT), Import Declaration Fees (IDF), and Railway Development Levy (RDL) on aircraft, spare parts, and maintenance services.

The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has warned that the proposed measures will significantly raise costs, dampen investment, and slow the recovery of a sector still rebounding from the effects…

Source: ch aviation
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