Containers stuck in Mombasa as new tax rules hit South Sudanese traders

Containers stuck in Mombasa as new tax rules hit South Sudanese traders

A Kenyan clearance agent has said South Sudanese traders could lose millions as thousands of containers remain stuck at the Port of Mombasa following the introduction of new tax rules and strict storage limits. Hamid Abdellatif, who clears goods for South Sudanese importers, says the changes have disrupted trade and increased the cost of essential goods entering South Sudan. He told Eye Radio from Mombasa that many traders cannot afford to pay t…