KRA turns spotlight on non-alcoholic drinks segment

Anti-Counterfeit officer shows contraband processed drinks labelled "Fantastic" at Sweet R US Limited in Mombasa, Kenya. PHOTO FILE | NATION

Manufacturers of non-alcoholic beverages in Kenya will be required to affix excise duty stamps on their products as the government rolls out a system to broaden tax compliance.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) expects juice and bottled water manufacturers and importers to have the excise duty stickers displayed starting October 1.