President William Ruto has given the Muslim community a one-month duty-free offer ahead of the Ramadhan period.
According to a statement shared by Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday, January 31, Ruto has allowed traders to import dates that will used during the Ramadhan period without paying the stipulated duty.
Duale noted that Ruto liaised with the Kenya Revenue Authority to set the duty-free period between 10th March to 9th April, when they will be observing the holy month.
The Defence CS thus appreciated Ruto for the offer indicating that it was key to strengthening religious institutions in the country.
“We sincerely appreciate H.E President William Ruto for expressing the Government’s support and solidarity with the Muslim Community of Kenya through the importation of duty-free dates during this year’s Holy month of Ramadan, expected to run between 10th March to 9th April,” Duale’s statement read in part.
“This continued gesture of kindness is an affirmation of our belief in a unified nation of diverse religious practices as enshrined in the Constitution.”
