Government treasury may lower or scrap off tax on low-cost beer in fight against illicit brews

The Treasury is set to review the excise tax slapped on beer made from sorghum, millet and cassava two years ago, causing a plunge in sales and massive losses to farmers, Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has said.

The 50 per cent levy dealt a blow to East African Breweries Limited’s (EABL) fastest growing product, Senator Keg.