South Sudan denies allegations of tax collection at Kenya’s Port

The Government of South Sudan has refuted claims that it is collecting taxes in Kenya through the Port of Mombasa. Speaking in Mombasa, Simon Akuei Deng, the Commissioner General of the South Sudan National Revenue Authority, clarified that the newly implemented system is intended to enhance transparency in cargo invoicing. While the system has faced resistance from some stakeholders in the transport sector, South Sudan authorities say they remain steadfast in their commitment to its implementation.