Kenya is planning to increase taxes on local and international air tickets, which have remained unchanged for 13 years.
The National Assembly’s majority leader, Kimani Ichung’wah has submitted a Bill which, if passed, will increase the levies on international air tickets by 25% and 20% for domestic air tickets. So far, the Bill has cleared its second reading in the National Assembly.
Taxes for international tickets will rise from around US$40 to US$50, and local tickets from KES500 (US$3.8) to KES600 (US$4.6).
According to The East African, funds will likely be allocated to the Tourism Fund, the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority, the Kenya Airports Authority and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
