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Kenya's High Court Upholds Import Levy for Rail Infrastructure

Kenya's judiciary validated an import duty mechanism designed to finance a China-backed railway project. The court's decision permits the government to continue collecting levies on imported goods to support both construction and operational costs. The ruling addresses longstanding concerns from the business community about the funding mechanism's legality. Industry stakeholders had questioned whether the levy structure complied with constitutional trade provisions. The validation removes uncertainty surrounding the project's financial framework. Officials indicated the decision strengthens the government's ability to secure necessary capital for the transportation infrastructure.