High taxation ‘driving illegal alcohol trade’

Job Wanjohi, Head of Policy, Research and Advocacy- Kenya Association of Manufacturers and the Deputy Head of Public Service and National Coordinator for the Multi-Agency-Team against illicit trade Wanyama Musiambo unveil the white paper on the unintended effects of Kenya's Alcohol and Regulation Policies. [Wilberforce Okwiri/Standard]

Kenya’s high taxes have made the trade in illicit alcohol lucrative, industry stakeholders have said.

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Chairman Sachen Gudka warned that the tax burden on the formal sector, especially alcohol makers, was leading to revenue declines.