The Ministry of Trade and Investments, in collaboration with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), has proposed a new law, the Standards (Standards Levy) Order 2025, which seeks to impose a new tax on manufacturers and service providers.
The proposal, which was reviewed by the National Assembly's Committee on Delegated Legislation, recommends a levy of 0.2 percent on the customs value of goods manufactured or services offered each month, excluding VAT, excise duty, or discounts.
According to the proposal, the maximum annual levy a manufacturer can pay will be KSh4 million, a limit that is expected to rise to KSh6 million by 2030.
The proposal was presented by the Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana, who represented the Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary, Lee Kinyanjui, and KEBS CEO, Esther Ngari, who appeared before the committee on Tuesday, August 5.
