President Uhuru Kenyatta announced that the Government will waive duty on dates during the Holy Month of Ramadhan.
The President said duty on dates during the month of June and July 2016 will be waived to help the Muslim community to fulfil their religious obligations.
The President sent a message of goodwill and best wishes to Kenyan Muslims as they prepare to observe the holy month of Ramadhan.
He directed the State Department for Special Programmes to ensure that vulnerable families are supported with the foods they will require during the Ramadhan period.