EAC harmonises tax on alcohol, differ on fuel and tobacco

The EAC has agreed to harmonise alcohol excise duty but remains divided on tobacco, soft drinks, and fossil fuels.

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The East African Community (EAC) has agreed to harmonise excise duty to be levied on alcohol, amid a push by the International Monetary Fund.

But they disagreed on excise duties on tobacco and other nicotine products, non-alcoholic beverages, and fossil fuels.