KRA cushions Keg consumers from new beer taxes

An EABL senator keg trailer being offloaded at a deport in Meru on March29,2016.People in Meru have resulted in drinking the brand for its safe and cheap to afford.PHOTO PETER MUTHOMI

Consumers of low-cost beer made from sorghum will not be exposed to additional taxes, meaning they will continue enjoying their drink at the prevailing rates.

Top officials of the Kenya Revenue Authority told Weekend Business that the tax breaks granted last year on the low-cost beverage widely known as Keg are still protected. A new provision in the Finance Bill 2016 signed into law had sought to streamline the Excise Duty, creating an impression that the taxes levied on the low-priced beer could be reviewed.