“Grain exports to neighbouring countries have grown fivefold since the border fee was removed.”
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Hon. Neema KimarioMember of Parliament for Mwambao East
VerdictStands in part
Up 140%, not 500%Exports did rise strongly after the fee was removed, by about 140 percent. That is far short of fivefold.
Why
Trade statistics show grain exports through the Mwambao crossing rose from 21,000 to 50,400 tonnes, an increase of 140 percent. Part of the rise is grain passing through from elsewhere.
The evidence
- Primary dataBorder trade statistics, Mwambao crossing2024 and 2026 compared
- Secondary sourceGrain traders' association noteOn transit shipments
Right of reply
The MP's office says the fivefold figure referred to one month only.
Updates
- Verdict published: Stands in part.