The County Government of Nakuru has affirmed its commitment to harmonization of levies affecting the ease and cost of doing business in the devolved unit.
Deputy Governor Mr David Kones disclosed that they will partner with the national government and the private sector to come up with standard charges, (levies, fees and taxes) so as to encourage investments.
While pledging the devolved unit's willingness to partner with the private sector in developing policies that will help remove trade barriers, Kones said plans were in the pipeline to put in place legislation for a single business permit to ease the process of acquiring trade licenses and help attract more investors. "The County government is in the process of amending the Finance Act that will birth the issuing of a single business permit to reduce the number of requirements for businesses.
This will in turn enable traders to concentrate with their core business instead of spending their time looking for permits,'' he explained. "We are committed to creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive.
