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    "content": "Thirdly, I propose to remit all import duty on raw materials for the manufacture of sanitary towels to make them cheaper and available locally considering that imported sanitary towels are already duty free. Fourth, as you may be aware, our leading paper mills have been experiencing operational challenges in the recent past, originating from imported cheap and subsidized paper and paper board products. In order to cushion the mills and to enable them compete with these imports, I propose to grant a remission of duty on imports for use by paper and paper board mills. Fifth, in the recent past, we have witnessed an upsurge on accidents on our roads, leading to the loss of innocent Kenyans not to mention the other incidental costs to the economy occasioned by these accidents. To safeguard against this situation and also to promote our local manufacturers, I propose to remove import duty on asbestos fibres used in the manufacture of brake linings and pads. Sixth,our textile industry has huge and untapped potential which need to be exploited to cloth our people, create employment and export to earn foreign exchange. In addition to the on-going efforts by the Government to implement measures to revive the cotton industry, I propose to reduce import duty on all synthetic yarns, acrylic yarn, polyester yarn and high ferocity yarn that will be mixed with our cotton from the current rate of 10 per cent to 0 per cent. Further, in order to encourage the expansion of cotton sector, I propose to zero rate VAT on locally produced and ginned cotton. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will now go to Promoting Tourism and Film Industry for Employment Creation. First, as Hon Members are already aware, our tourism sector was adversely affected by last year’s post election violence. This was compounded later in the year by the on-going global economic recession. In order to revive and promote growth of this important sector, I propose to grant an exemption of import duty on all four wheel drive motor vehicles, specially designed and built for tourist purposes. Second, our film industry has lagged behind other destinations such as"
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