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Cigarette maker BAT faults Treasury over raised ‘sin’ tax

Cigarette maker BAT has challenged the Government’s plan to burden tobacco and alcohol companies with more taxes. The firm says the move may be counterproductive.

According to the proposed Excise duty regulations, the State intends to raise more revenue by slapping select manufacturers with more taxes, a move that BAT says will affect its business in Kenya.

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