GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10357

IT IS notified for the general information of the public that pursuant to the powers conferred to the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning under section 114 (2) of the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 read with provisions of Item 20 Part B of the Fifth Schedule to the Act and in the spirit of Government policy to increase livestock productivity and market access in Kenya by the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, an exemption from import duty shall apply in respect of commodities to be imported into the country on or before the 7th February, 2024, by millers and feed premix formulators as set out in the Schedules hereto: Raw Material Quantity (Metric Tons) Yellow Maize 500,000 Soya Bean Meal 250,000 Soya Bean 150,000 Assorted protein concentrates 10,000 Feed additives 30,000 Enzymes 7,500 Premix Ingredients 37,500 Additional Information The imported yellow maize shall meet the following conditions— (a) it shall have a moisture content not exceeding 14.5%. (b) its aflatoxin levels shall not exceed ten (10) parts per billion (ppb) as provided for under the laws of Kenya and Kenyan Standards (KS EAS2:2017) implemented by the Kenya Bureau of Standards. (c) it shall be accompanied by a certificate of conformity issued by the Kenya Bureau of Standards OR a body appointed by the Kenya Bureau of Standards; (d) it shall be used for the manufacture of animal feeds only; and (e) it shall have been imported on or before the 7th February, 2024. The imported Soya Bean, Soya Bean Meal— (a) it shall be accompanied by a certificate of conformity issued by the Kenya Bureau of Standards or a body appointed by the Kenya Bureau of Standards; (b) it shall be used for the manufacture of animal feeds only; and (c) it shall have been imported on or before the 7th February, 2024. The imported Animal Feed Premix ingredients, Feed Additives, Unicellular proteins, Protein Concentrates, enzymes and Amino Acids Shall meet all Quality standards as specified and implemented by Kenya Bureau of Standards and veterinary requirements. Dated the 9th August, 2023. NJUGUNA NDUNG’U, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning.