Kenya's manufacturing sector faces new pressure from proposed tax measures within the Finance Bill 2025, with alcoholic beverage producers warning that certain clauses could undermine their competitiveness and inadvertently fuel the illicit alcohol market.
The State aims to increase revenue through the bill.
Industry players, including the Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) and Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL), have voiced concerns over proposed changes to excise duty on undenatured extra neutral alcohol (ENA).
ENA is a primary raw material for spirits.
