Taxman targets distributors in renewed illicit drinks war

A police officer scrutinises alcohol seized from a home in Murang’a during a past crackdown. photo | Martin Mwaura | nmg

The taxman is seeking tighter controls over operations of distributors of alcoholic beverages in the wake of concerns about rising sale of illicit liquor, denying the country billions of shillings in potential tax revenue.

The Kenya Revenue Authority says it has finalised draft amendments to the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act which will give it some powers in the process of licensing distributors – a function currently in the hands of 47 regional governments.

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