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KRA, Swiss firm on the spot over multi-billion excise deal

Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Swiss firm SICPA are in a fresh spotlight over a multi-billion service contract to monitor the production of cold beverages such as beer and soft drinks.

This is after Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi questioned the manner in which the multi-billion contract was executed and allegedly extended under a new regime that could see manufacturers pay more for excise stamps.

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