Small scale business people operating within Kisii town now want the county government to reduce levies imposed on them following deterioration of prices on their agricultural products due to decrease in demand.
Speaking to this writer on Sunday, they said the current market price of vegetables was below their expectations due to increased quantities from their suppliers, making it difficult to realize profits compared to the drought seasons.
They asked the county government to reduce the levy from Sh100 per day by half, in a bid to have them deal with the current situation till the prices returns to normalcy.
“I would like to ask our governor to initiate reduction of the levies we are currently paying to the county government. The market price of vegetables has gone down due to increased quantities from our suppliers,” said Vane Moraa, a trader.
“It will be essential if we paid Sh50 because of the situation. Many of us depend on the business to support our families and it will be therefore justice if they consider our demands till the prices stabilize,” added Agnes Mwancha.
They threatened to defy the charges if the county leadership fails to address the issue, besides threatening to hold peaceful demonstrations against the administration.
“We are going to refuse remitting the charges if the issue is not addressed. We will as well plan demonstrations this week if we do not come to an agreement on Monday,” said Vicky Bosibori.