High Court suspends excise duty stamp on soft drinks, bottled water

According to a public notice released by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) last week, all licensed manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers must ensure all drinks have the stamp affixed after November 13. [Photo: Courtesy]

High Court has suspended the implementation of the Sh1.50 excise levy on bottled water and soda manufactured or imported into Kenya that was to begin on Tuesday next week.

The amount is the price for the duty stamp that would be affixed to every excisable product as proof of payment of tax.