Keroche directors deny tax evasion charges

A television grab image of Mr Joseph Karanja and his wife Tabitha. The Keroche Breweries directors are charged with evading taxes to the tune of Sh14b. [Wambua Sammy/Standard]

The directors of Keroche brewery have denied tax evasion-related charges amounting to Sh14 billion and released on bail.

Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi released the duo on Sh5 million bond or Sh2 million cash bail for Joseph Karanja while the wife, Tabitha Karanja was released on Sh15 million bond or Sh10 million cash bail. The court slapped the company with Sh15 million cash bail.