The Commercial Service in Nairobi will be glad to assist in obtaining specific EPZ details for interested U.S. firms. The MUB scheme is accorded most of the incentives of EPZ's without the requirement of location at predetermined sites. The only requirement for the manufacturer is to reimburse GOK all costs of the customs officer and guards at site. Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya's main trading cities, have sufficiently large warehousing facilities. Prevailing tariff rates then apply.
Legislation disallows waivers on commercial imports.
In practice, waivers are sometimes granted to politically connected individuals. The treaty provides for the formation of an economic community and removal of trade barriers by November 2003. Kenya is also a signatory to major international trade agreements such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, World Trade Organization, and the Lome Convention. All rights under foreign copyright laws are reserved. All portions of this publication are protected against any type or form of reproduction, communications to the public and the preparation of adaptations, arrangement and alterations outside the United States.