Kenya: Prices of Sodas, Bottled Water and Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Go Up

30 October 2019

Prices of bottled water, juices, soda and non-alcoholic beverages and cosmetics are set to be increased from next month to accommodate Excise Tax, with the implementation of the Excisable Goods Management System (EGMS).

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has informed all licensed manufacturers, importers, distributors retailers, and the general public that further to the public notice dated 30th August 2019 bottled water, juices, energy drinks, soda and other non-alcoholic beverages manufactured in or imported into Kenya from 13/11/2019 must be affixed with an Excise Stamp in accordance with Section 28 of Excise Duty Act 2015.

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